Frear Park

Park
Regional draw
Troy

Frear Park combines a large public recreation landscape with elevated surroundings in Troy.

Its different areas support outdoor visits alongside separately managed sports and activity facilities.

Check the city’s current map, notices and reservations before planning around a specific facility. The photograph shows an earlier distant view toward the wider Capital Region rather than the complete park or a guarantee of visibility. Seasonal maintenance and organized activities can affect individual areas, so use authorized entrances and follow current public-access guidance.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: Tyler A. McNeil / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.

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