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Alexa Matthews
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Last Modified: January 13, 2026

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Washington Park Neighborhood Overview

Tulip Fest, Lark Snark, Duck Drama

2of 20 Albany Neighborhoods

🧭Geographically defined by: Washington Avenue north, Madison Avenue south, South Lake Avenue west, Willett Street and State Street east, wrapping the lake, lawns, and statues

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Tulip Festival weekends and Shakespeare on the lawn, preserved 19th-century archietcture

👕You'll fit in if: a dog leash, iced coffee, enviable porch plants

👍Move here for: rowhouse charm, Lark Street buzz, instant backyard greenery

👎The downsides are: parking chaos during Tulip Fest, relentless goose diplomacy, potential former cemetary haunted

✨The vibe around Washington Park is: Leafy, social, picnic ready, theatrical

blanket brigades, frisbee art, and tulip selfies

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Moving to Washington Park - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Albany or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Albany guide for the big-picture view — or compare Washington Park against other parts of the city in our Albany neighborhood guide.