
About This Spring
## Overview Troy Spring is a public drinking spring located on Spring Avenue in the city of Troy, New York, within Rensselaer County. This urban spring features a recently renovated six-spout spring wall — a classic multi-tap setup that allows several visitors to fill containers simultaneously. A bench is available nearby for sitting and enjoying the surroundings. The spring's location on a street aptly named "Spring Avenue" hints at a long history of natural water access in this part of Troy, and the recent renovation suggests the site continues to be valued by the local community as a freshwater resource. Visitors have historically used this spring as a source of drinking water, and the multi-spout design indicates it has long served as a neighborhood gathering point for those seeking fresh spring water. As with any natural spring, water quality can vary over time, and visitors should be aware that conditions may change. ## Directions 1. The spring is located at **63 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180**. 2. From downtown Troy, head east on Congress Street. 3. Turn onto Spring Avenue — the spring wall is situated along the street and should be visible from the road. 4. Look for the renovated six-spout wall and the bench nearby. 5. **GPS Coordinates:** 42.716956, -73.677934 The spring is in an urban/residential setting and is generally accessible by car with street parking available nearby. ## What to Expect Troy Spring is a well-maintained, street-side public spring with six spouts set into a renovated wall. The multi-spout design makes it easy for multiple visitors to fill jugs or bottles at the same time. A bench next to the spring wall provides a comfortable place to rest while water flows. The setting is urban — nestled within the residential streets of Troy — so expect a neighborhood atmosphere rather than a wilderness experience. The spring appears to flow year-round, though flow rates may vary seasonally. Because it's right on Spring Avenue, access is straightforward and does not require any hiking or off-road travel. This makes it one of the more convenient public springs in the Capital District region of New York. Visitors often bring multiple containers to stock up on spring water during a single trip.
Getting There
Address
63, Spring Ave, Troy, NY 12180, US
GPS Coordinates
42.716956, -73.677934
Directions
Community SubmittedDirections 1. The spring is located at **63 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180**. 2. From downtown Troy, head east on Congress Street. 3. Turn onto Spring Avenue — the spring wall is situated along the street and should be visible from the road. 4. Look for the renovated six-spout wall and the bench nearby. 5. **
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
Accessible by road — pull off carefully.
Water flows from a pipe or spout.
Parking available nearby.
Safety Info
Always test or filter water from natural springs before drinking. Water quality can change seasonally.
Bring your own containers. A portable water filter like a LifeStraw is recommended.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.