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!”

Jonesville Santa Patrol

The Jonesville Fire Department will hold their 5th Annual Santa Patrol on Friday, Nov. 30th, Saturday, Dec. 1st, Friday Dec. 14th and Saturday, Dec. 15th. The hours are 6 – 9 p.m. on Fridays, and from 12 – 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Apparatus and crews from Jonesville FD plan to visit every street in the Jonesville Fire District with Santa on board as their special guest. Candy canes will be distributed to the children in the district. For more information, please check our website at www.jonesvillefire.org for updates on the dates and times.

December 2018 Clifton Park Senior Community Center Newsletter

Click on December 2018 Clifton Park Senior Community Center Newsletter to learn all about the exciting events happening at the Center in December.

Clifton Park Community Chorus Holiday Concert - December 16, 2018

Ring in the holiday season with the Clifton Park Community Chorus.

Notice of Annual Election, December 11, 2018 - Ballston Lake Fire District No. 1

The Annual election of the qualified voters of Ballston Lake Fire District No.1 will be held at the Fire Station, 1125 Ballston Lake Road, on Tuesday December 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing one Commissioner to serve a five (5) year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2023. And one Treasurer to serve a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021. All duly qualified residents of the Ballston Lake Fire District No. 1 registered with the County Board of Election by November 19, 2018 shall be eligible to vote.

Notice of Annual Election, December 11, 2018 - Clifton Park Halfmoon Fire District #1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Clifton Park - Halfmoon Fire District #1 will take place on December 11, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 pm at the Clifton Park Firehouse located at 38 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, New York, for the purpose of electing ONE (1) Commissioner for a FIVE (5) year term, commencing on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2023 AND electing ONE (1) Commissioner for a Three (3) year term, commencing on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2021.

Transfer Station Services Available for Residents

The Transfer Station’s mission is to assist our Town residents in maintaining proper waste management practices. Each year the Town significantly subsidizes the operations of the Transfer Station for the benefit of its residents.

Notice of Annual Election, December 11, 2018 - Vischer Ferry Fire District

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the annual election of Vischer Ferry Fire District Commissioners will take place on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the Vischer Ferry firehouse located at 360 Riverview Rd. Rexford, in the Town of Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York for the purpose of electing one (1) Fire Commissioner for a five-year term, commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2023. All voters registered with the Saratoga County Board of Elections on or before November 19, 2018 shall be eligible to vote.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the candidates for the office of Fire Commissioner shall submit their petitions to the District offices located at 750 Grooms Rd. Rexford or to the District Secretary, Karan Donohue, by November 21, 2018.
The following propositions will also be on the ballot for Tuesday, December 11, 2018:

County and State Roadways in Clifton Park

Following the first batch of winter weather earlier this week, we have received numerous inquiries about various roads and the entity responsible for maintenance. Please see the below list of roads that are owned by Saratoga County and NYS.

Red Cross Blood Drive at Town Hall - Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Help save a life. Sign up for the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Town Hall on Wednesday, December 12th. To schedule your appointment call 518-371-6681 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code TOWNOFCLIFTONPARK

Explore Clifton Park's Great Outdoors: 1st Friday Hikes

We would like to introduce you to the many natural areas, parks and nature preserves that are open to the public in the Town! Join the Town one or more of their "working, stewardship hikes" in 2018-19. All hikes are on the First Friday of the months and start at 1pm and may last up to two hours. To learn more click on Stewardship Hikes 2018 to 2019

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.