Falls View Park
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Falls View Park offers visitors scenic views of the Cohoes Falls. The park is four acres and has an upper and lower viewing areas. To get to the viewing areas you have to cross a 192 foot pedestrian bridge. The park is well kept and neat. There is a parking lot located across the street from the park. The falls are spectacular. The top half the park gives you a nice views of the falls from above. The lower half park gives you a nice view from down below. To get to the lower half follow the staircase down. Though both views are nice, there are some trees that obscure the views. To get a great picture from the lower half you have half to hold your camera up over a chain-link fence and the trees behind it. It would be nice if a viewing platform was added to the park of the park to get a clear view of the falls. Some trees also get in the way on the upper viewing area as well. Cohoes Falls is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River and is a must see in the Capital Region. The park is easy to access and it is easy to spend a few hours at the falls.
Ryan MazierskiRyan Mazierski
10
I came across these falls when searching for waterfalls on the map and saved the destination for when I’d be in the area. It seems like there are maybe a couple of other view points but I liked that this had a paved walk towards a lovely panoramic view. The walk is short, about .5mi round trip. There are stairs (85 steps) that one would have to descend/ascend. If that’s not an option for some visitors, there are a couple of view points from the top of the park when you first cross the bridge over the Mohawk River. This was a quiet spot to relax, enjoy the view, fish if you desired or have a lunch. Handicap accessible fishing spots from the top, and an additional location down the stairs. I sat and enjoyed the view for some time as I watched birds flying and a few Great Blue Herons along the shoreline of the river eating. Such a lovely experience.
Kai CimminoKai Cimmino
20
Going back several decades, there was no way to view the beautiful Cohoes Falls with easy access— there was an old condemned bridge and no real way to cross over for the general public. Falls View Park gave Cohoes residents, and the world at large, a quick & safe way to access an overlook park to the Cohoes Falls. This is not a hiking park or venture. Although to get to the lower level of access there is a steep long staircase. This is a picturesque way to view the Falls. Open area; places to sit. Historical information and a nature trail. No play ground on site. (although there great park and field writhing walking distance— .5miles or less)
Serena BeanaSerena Beana
00
This a quaint lookout area of Cohoes Falls in the historic city of Cohoes, NY. This location is the bridge between the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. If you go in warm weather bring water and a hat as there is limited shade. There are a few tables where you can have a nice lunch. Please keep the park clean! There are about 82 steps to get down to the closer view of the falls. There is not an accessible path to the lower part of the lookout; the upper level has ramped walkways covered in fine gravel. I will revisit in the fall when temperatures are cooler. There is limited parking near the site. This is a great spot for a quick promenade.
Patty GordonPatty Gordon
10
ICONIC! SPECTACULAR NATURAL WONDER! Picturesque!!! Liken Mini Niagra Falls -Cohoes Falls, NY Great place visit, eat meal, bring family. Romantic spot for a marriage proposal or Wedding Portraits. 100+ steps down 2nd level - Moderate Level, on the steep side. But walk worth steps down & back up see Cohoes Falls, NY closer view point. Grass patches for exercise or Picnic. Peaceful place enjoy ourdoor exercise, breathwork & Yoga!!! Must see on anyones Bucket List while visiting Albany, NY Take a Historic journey Native Amerucan Indian's shared Dutch Settlers in 1600s. #bestthingsseealbany No dogs allowed.
REBEKAH MaeREBEKAH Mae
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Have come here twice in the last 2 weeks and it's just so pretty to watch and peaceful. Wish I would have known about it as a teenager. There's a few benches and picnic tables around so picking up lunch and having it there would be a great option. There's a way to get closer to the base of the falls down some stairs, but I've yet to venture down there. I'd advise wearing good shoes. Park opens at dawn and closes a little before dusk. It has been closing at 6:30 as of recently. And will be closed from November 1st to May 1st I believe.
A'chynee EdmundsonA'chynee Edmundson
10
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