The best parks & outdoor spots in Glens Falls

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lake George Camping Village

Parks & Outdoors

Tent/RV sites with hookups & cabin rentals, plus a general store, heated outdoor pool & laundromat.

43 Finkle Farm Road (Lake George)

“Tent/RV sites with hookups & cabin rentals, plus a general store, heated outdoor pool & laundromat.”

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Lake George Escape Campground

Parks & Outdoors

Basic log cabins & trailers in a 178-acre riverfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, dining & a beach.

175 E Schroon River Rd (Diamond Point)

“Basic log cabins & trailers in a 178-acre riverfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, dining & a beach.”

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Van Dusen Preserve

Parks & Outdoors

Van Dusen Preserve dishes out 1.8 miles of mellow woodland trail across 51 acres, great for hiking and mountain biking, then snowshoeing or…

County Rte 58 (Queensbury)

“8 miles of mellow woodland trail across 51 acres, great for hiking and mountain biking, then snowshoeing or XC skiing come winter. Leashed dogs welcome, wildlife watching encouraged, and the quiet is the point… a simple, close-to-home reset for Queensbury folks.”

From the Queensbury newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Wilton Town Gavin Park

Parks & Outdoors

Wilton Town Gavin Park is the go-to rec hub for pick-up hoops, soccer drills, and casual pickleball, plus a kid-pleasing Gavin Splash Park…

4792+P92, 10 Lewis Rd (Saratoga Springs)

“Wilton Town Gavin Park is the go-to rec hub for pick-up hoops, soccer drills, and casual pickleball, plus a kid-pleasing Gavin Splash Park when the sun cranks up. Keep it simple this week, grab a ball or a towel and make an easy neighborhood playdate.”

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, September 6, 2026

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East Side Rec

Parks & Outdoors

From morning skates to post-work pickleball, East Side Recreation Park packs in baseball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, a paved…

226 Lake Ave (Saratoga Springs) · ✓ checked Sep 15

“From morning skates to post-work pickleball, East Side Recreation Park packs in baseball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, a paved quarter-mile track, a playground, a splash pad, and a walking path with fitness equipment. Rally the crew, mix your workouts, let the kids loose, then call it a day.”

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Saratoga Maple

Parks & Outdoors

All natural and made in the Adirondacks, Saratoga Maple turns your Saratoga Springs breakfast into an event this week with real-deal syrup,…

69 Waterview Dr (Saratoga Springs)

“All natural and made in the Adirondacks, Saratoga Maple turns your Saratoga Springs breakfast into an event this week with real-deal syrup, gourmet pancake mix, ridiculously good maple cream and even a bourbon-kissed version that belongs on toast, grilled cheese or a burger.”

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, September 17, 2026

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