The Crossings of Colonie
Park
24 acres0.9 mi of trail
Red Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Roessleville
Few parks or trails are on the map in Roessleville
The biggest trail networks: The Crossings of Colonie (0.9 mi), West Albany Memorial Park (0.6 mi). 2% of Roessleville’s land is conserved, about 46 acres. 55 acres are parks and preserves, 5.0 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
46 acres · of 4.0 sq mi of land
Trails
4.6 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
55 ac
5.0 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
92%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is The Crossings of Colonie, with 0.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
West Albany Memorial Park
Park
13 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Tivoli Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
8 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 7 parks & preserves
The Crossings of Colonie24 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
DirectionsWest Albany Memorial Park13 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
DirectionsTivoli Nature Preserve8 acres
Palma Park3 acres
DirectionsSchuetzen Park2 acres · German American Club
DirectionsCalifornia Pocket Park2 acres
DirectionsMichael J. Anson Memorial Park2 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
46 conserved acres
2% of Roessleville’s land. Who manages Roessleville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city45 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government9 ac
Local Park · 54 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 2 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonie, Town of Land Local Park | Town or city | 45 | Unknown |
| West Albany Pocket Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
Things to do
8 places to go in Roessleville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Roessleville
8 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.5 miUnpaved · 0.9 mi
Red Trail0.5 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
12Tennis
12Baseball
9Soccer
7Basketball
3Tracks
2Football
1Multi-sport
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Roessleville: May, August and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 36 | 45 | 59 | 71 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Roessleville →
Next door
Roessleville and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roessleville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colonie | 7% | 1.4 | 29 | 78% | A− |
| Albany | 15% | 2.3 | 19 | 98% | A |
| Loudonville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colonie | 8% | 0.7 | 18 | 90% | A− |
| Guilderland | 10% | 0.8 | 46 | 67% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Roessleville
Where can I hike in Roessleville?
The longest trail networks: The Crossings of Colonie, 0.9 miles; West Albany Memorial Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Roessleville’s trails?
The Crossings of Colonie and West Albany Memorial Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Roessleville?
14,350 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Roessleville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 55 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Roessleville neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →