Garnsey Park

Garnsey Park is located in the Town of Clifton Park.  Read about the family for whom the park is named; read more.  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.

NEWS:  Clifton Park buys land to grow Garnsey Park and Clifton Park land purchases allow park to expand

View the trails map.

Some views of this park –

Entrance sign along Route 146

Entrance sign along Route 146

Veterans Memorial adjoining parking area

Veterans Memorial adjoining parking area

Trailhead sign - Garnsey Park

Trailhead sign – Garnsey Park

Garnsey Park Bluebird Trail sign

Garnsey Park Bluebird Trail sign

Close-up of Bluebird Trail sign

Close-up of Bluebird Trail sign

Trail sign - Garnsey Park

Trail sign – Garnsey Park

Bench along Scout Trail - Meadow Loop

Bench along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop

Bench along Scout Trail - Woodland Loop

Bench along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop

View from bench along Scout Trail - Woodland Loop

View from bench along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop

Zoomed view from bench along Scout Trail - Woodland Loop

Zoomed view from bench along Scout Trail – Woodland Loop

Trail sign along Scout Trail - Ridge Loop

Trail sign along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop

Rustic furniture created from downed tree along Scout Trail - Ridge Loop

Rustic furniture created from downed tree along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop

Interpretive signage along Scout Trail - Ridge Loop

Interpretive signage along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop

Along Scout Trail - Ridge Loop

Along Scout Trail – Ridge Loop

One of several stone walls criss-crossing Scout Trail - Ridge Loop

One of several stone walls criss-crossing Scout Trail – Ridge Loop

Intrepretive signage along 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

End of Scout Trail – Ridge Loop as it intersects with Scout Trail – Woodland Loop

Along 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

View over former farm field along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop near intersection with Scout Trail – Woodland Loop

Along Scout Trail - Meadow Loop

Along Scout Trail – Meadow Loop

View over former farm field 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:

3 thoughts on “Garnsey Park

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

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