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Frear Park
Lavin Ct. & Park Blvd., Troy, NY
 Frear
Park is a 247-acre 18-hole public golf course and hockey arena, amongst other
features. It began
as a 9-hole course in 1931 and later was expanded
to 18 holes in 1964. Currently the course provides
over
46,000 rounds of golf annually.
The Rensselaer County
Men's Golf Tournament is an annual tournament held around Labor Day each
fall. It started in the 1940s and continues to draw
many
participants each year. More recently added was the
Mayor's Cup which is held in late August.
Along with the public golf course, Frear Park also
boasts a hockey rink which is used by Troy Albany Youth
Hockey Association (TAYHA) and also offers public skating.
The rink opened in 1974 and was the first enclosed
ice rink in the area. In 1979, improvements were made
by adding a lobby and extra locker rooms amongst other
things. Players ranging from age 6-18 and of all skill
levels are able to compete through TAYHA and Frear
Park.
Other areas at the park include:
- Arcadia field
- Northlake
field #1
- Northlake field #2
- The Pagoda
- Tennis Courts
- A Playground
- Proshop and Restaurant
The Frear
Park Conservancy is dedicated to improving
Frear Park and Preserving it's historic integrity.
Through collaborative efforts with park users, the
surrounding community and the City of Troy, The Conservancy
strives to revive and maintain the park's history,beauty,
and recreational value. We advocate community-wide
utilization of, and appreciation for the park's diverse
resources, and accessibility for all.
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