Garnsey Park is located in the Town of Clifton Park. Read about the family for whom the park is named. The trailhead parking area is located along the north side of Route 146 (between Waite and Wing roads) approximately 1/4 mile east of the intersection with Nott Road.
View the trails map.
Some views of this park –
Entrance sign along Route 146
Veterans Memorial adjoining parking area
Trailhead sign – Garnsey Park
Garnsey Park Bluebird Trail sign
Close-up of Bluebird Trail sign
Trail sign – Garnsey Park
Bench along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop
Bench along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop
View from bench along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop
Zoomed view from bench along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop
Trail sign along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop
Rustic furniture created from downed tree along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop
Interpretive signage along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop
Along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop
One of several stone walls criss-crossing Scout Trail – Ridge Loop
Interpretive signage along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop. Closeup view of Nathan Garnsey home on right.
End of Scout Trail – Ridge Loop as it intersects with Scout Trail – Woodland Loop
Along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop
View over former farm field along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop near intersection with Scout Trail – Woodland Loop
Along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop
View over former farm field along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop
View my wildflower field guide for this park. If you wish to download a copy to your smartphone or tablet for trailside use, simply scan this quick read bar code:
Great site. I drive past Garnsey Park to/from work (Mechanicville native) and have always wondered what was actually back there, as well as a couple other parks. There’s an unfortunate lack of information about the trails in the area in general and your site’s a big help!
Thanks, Mike. I appreciate your comments very much. Glad to hear my site was informative. I encourage you to explore a couple of other parks/nature preserves just off Route 146, also west of Clifton Park – namely Veterans Memorial Park (especially the forest trail) and Woodcock Preserve. Happy trails!
I also wanted to thank you for posting pictures of this park. I’m new to the area and I like seeing what the nature walk will look like before heading out with my young son. Thank you!