Welcome to the Town of Clifton Park

Clifton Park is a suburban town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2010 population was 36,705.

The name is derived from an early land patent. The town is in the south part of the county and is located approximately 12 miles north of Albany, 7 miles northeast of Schenectady, and 10 miles south of Saratoga Springs. Recognized for our outstanding quality of life, smart growth practices, numerous parks, extensive recreation programs, a 15 mile trail network, the Clifton Common sports complex (host to a variety of national, state and regional tournaments), the excellent Shenendehowa School System, an active Shenendehowa Senior Community Center and emerging business centers, we are a model growth community. Clifton Park has preserved and restored significant historic sites, such as the Grooms Tavern, and has acquired, protected, preserved and purchased development rights on over 1000 acres, balancing our rural roots with innovative residential designs and twenty-first century economic development in New York’s Tech Valley. Clifton Park remains true to its motto: “Clifton Park – A Great Place to Live, Work and Play!”

Clifton Park Announces Storm Debris Clean Up

The Clifton Park Highway Department will be conducting a roadside pickup for limbs and brush brought down in the most recent severe thunderstorm of Saturday, July 20th. The Highway Department will patrol all areas on Thursday, July 25th, and Friday, July 26th. Please click here to see which section you are located in, and when you need to have your brush out to the curb. National Grid, the New York State Troopers, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and observations from the Highway Department shows wind damage has been isolated to areas South of Route 146A and Kinns Road.

Blue Spruce Lane Sewer Update - July 16, 2019

The sewer rehab project on Blue Spruce continues today. There will be short term service interruptions (approximately 3 hours), for most homes at some point during the process. The contractor will provide 24 hour notices directly to homeowners that service will be interrupted the following day. Thank you to everyone impacted for your patience. We will continue to post updates on this page as circumstances warrant.

NYSDOT Travel Advisory: Lane Shifts Begin July 22, 2019 at Route 146 and Vischer Ferry Road

FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Motorists are advised to watch for lane shifts and a traffic pattern change starting Monday, July 22, at Route 146 and Vischer Ferry Road in Clifton Park as part of the ongoing project to redesign the intersection into a modern two-lane roundabout.

Blue Spruce Lane Sewer Update - July 10, 2019

Due to delays in receiving construction permits for the project from New York State, work crews will now begin work on Monday, July 15, 2019. Residents will be receiving a 72 hour notice this Friday, July 12, 2019 in anticipation of the work. Those residents who might experience a service interruption during Monday’s work hours will also receive a 24 hour notice on Friday.

Town Unveils New Electronic Sign Honoring Community's Bright Minds and Prestigious Athletes

On Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Clifton Park Town Officials dedicated a new electronic sign honoring the achievements of young adults in the Clifton Park community as well as local men and women excelling around the country.

July 2019 Clifton Park Senior Community Center Newsletter

Be sure to keep up with all the events and activities occuring at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center in July by clicking on July 2019 Clifton Park Senior Community Center Newsletter

Blue Spruce Lane Sewer Update - June 26, 2019

Please click on Blue Spruce Dear Neighbor Letter which was mailed to Blue Spruce residents earlier this week for the latest on the sewer repair project.

Clifton Park Community Action Fund Applications

The Town of Clifton Park is currently offering an opportunity for community non-profit organizations to apply for funding to support programs and projects that result in a tangible benefit to Clifton Park and its residents. Applications are now being accepted and must be received by September 30, 2019. Funding for awards will be announced no later than October 31, 2019.

Free Curbside Yard Waste Pick Up to Begin Monday, April 8th

The Clifton Park Town Board has announced that County Waste will once again be conducting free, curbside yard waste pick-up service for Clifton Park residents in 2019. The service will be offered from April through the end of November weather permitting. Now that the inclement winter weather has passed, County Waste will begin training runs the week of April 1st with official pickup beginning on Monday, April 8th.

2019 Clifton Park Senior Community Center Trips

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center has a number of exciting trips planned this year. Click on the links below for trip details and to register. Members and Non-Members (for an additional fee) can sign up and participate.

Outdoor Recreational Opportunities

With the warmer weather coming, here is a reminder of some of Clifton Park's outdoor recreational opportunities that we have seen grow and expand over the past ten years. Click here to learn more.