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Tawasentha Park

  1. 1 Playground in Tawasentha Park
  2. 2 Open Fields in Tawasentha Park
  3. 3 Tawasentha Park Sign
  4. 4 Hikers Take a Proup Photo in Front of Ther Tawasentha Park Bridge

Location: 188 State Route 146

Overview

Located on Route 146, approximately one-half mile south of U.S. Route 20, Tawasentha Park was officially opened to residents in 1969. The land for this park consists of 200 acres of rolling wooded areas and open play areas located in the center of the Town of Guilderland. The park is renowned for its beautiful gardens.

Amenities

  • Quiet wooded areas and picnic groves
  • Playground
  • Four tennis courts and two pickleball courts
  • Basketball court
  • Swimming pool, splash pad and swim lessons in the summer
  • Hiking trails (PDF)
  • Fishing, kayaking and canoeing (rental unavailable)
  • Winter recreation area (cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing)
  • Community Gardens

Hours

Tawasentha Park is open year-round from dawn until dusk. 

Parking

Resident parking is free with a parking sticker obtained from either the Parks and Recreation office, Town Clerk's office, Transfer Station and the Park's entrance booth attendant.

Non-resident parking is $10 per vehicle during the week and $20 per vehicle on weekends and holidays.

Overnight parking, camping, and hunting are prohibited.

Trails

In 2008, the Town of Guilderland opened the bridge linking the Tawasentha Park main trails to the trails at the Winter Recreation area. The hiking trails at the park include three sections:

  • Main park loop
  • Winter recreation area
  • Community gardens sections

View a map of these trails (PDF).

Hikers can enjoy the picturesque views of the Normanskill, ravines, waterfalls, open meadows, and woodland terrain. Binoculars are recommended to view the local wildlife and bird species that make the woods and meadows their home.

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Subfacilities

  1. Chalet Pavilion

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  2. Large Pavilion

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  3. Playground

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  4. Small Pavilion

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  5. Western Turnpike Golf Course Pavilion

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