Ganser Smith Park
AvailableEV charging station in Menands, New York on the ViaLynk network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 367816.
At a glance
Ganser Smith Park is a public EV charging station at 53 Menands Rd in Menands, New York, on the ViaLynk network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Nov 9, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 367816 |
| Network | ViaLynk |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 53 Menands Rd
- City
- Menands
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 12204
- Coordinates
- 42.69553, -73.72685
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Ganser Smith Park offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about half of the New York average of 4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Ganser Smith Park compare with other stations in Menands?
Menands has 7 charging stations in the DOE registry with 13 ports. Ganser Smith Park accounts for 15% of the charging ports in Menands. ViaLynk runs 2 stations in Menands. Statewide, New York has 6,091 stations and 24,076 ports, the 2nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New York, Sky Three Residences in Brooklyn, has 154 ports.
Who operates Ganser Smith Park?
ViaLynk operates 1,012 stations in the registry across 35 states, with 616 DC fast and 4,903 Level 2 ports in total. 730 of those stations are in New York, 12% of the state's 6,091.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Nov 9, 2024, one of 927 stations in New York with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Ganser Smith Park have?
Ganser Smith Park has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Ganser Smith Park have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Ganser Smith Park have?
Ganser Smith Park has J1772 connectors.
Is Ganser Smith Park open to the public?
Yes. Ganser Smith Park is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Ganser Smith Park?
Ganser Smith Park is at 53 Menands Rd, Menands, NY 12204. Its coordinates are 42.69553, -73.72685.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 367816, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Ganser Smith Park, Menands, NY (AFDC station 367816)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-york/ganser-smith-park-367816 (data as of October 12, 2026).