Schodack Island State Park

Schodack Island State Park sits off the eastern shore of the Hudson River just south of Albany. Approximately seven miles of Hudson River and Schodack Creek shoreline bound the 1,052-acre day-use facility. the park has been designated a State Estuary, and a portion of the park shelters a Bird Conservation Area (BCA) that is home to bald eagles, cerulean warblers and blue herons that nest in the co...ttonwood trees. Eight miles of multi-use trails wind through a variety of ecological communities. In addition the park offers an improved bike trail, a volleyball net, horseshoes, a playground, numerous picnic areas, a boat launch and a kayak/canoe launch site. In the winter you can enjoy activities including snowshoeing, x/country skiing, and ice skating.