Michael J. Anson Memorial Park
Michael J. Anson Memorial Park Map
About Michael J. Anson Memorial Park in Albany
Michael J. Anson Memorial Park, also known as Roesselville Pocket Park, is located in Colonie, a suburb of Albany, New York. The park was dedicated in 2018 to honor Trooper Michael J. Anson, a Colonie native and 31-year veteran of the New York State Police who passed away in January 2018 from an illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
This pocket park, situated between Wilson Avenue and Frederick Avenue, serves as a local recreational space for the community. In 2022, the park received funding as part of a $1.2 million improvement initiative for Colonie parks, with $125,000 allocated specifically for enhancements to Michael J. Anson Memorial Park.
The park provides a space for residents to enjoy outdoor activities and serves as a tribute to Trooper Anson's service and sacrifice. While specific details about the park's layout and features are limited, it likely offers basic amenities typical of a neighborhood pocket park.