Town of Clifton Park Celebrates Arbor Day
Town Event to be held at Garnsey Park
The Town of Clifton Park Tree Committee and the Shenendehowa Rotary Club invite the public to join the Town’s Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Garnsey Park.
The event will include:
The annual celebration emphasizes the vital role trees play in a healthy community and encourages residents to plant, tend and preserve trees. The event also provides an opportunity to share Clifton Park’s environment-related successes with the community.
This past year, for the third year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized Clifton Park as a Tree City USA. In addition, the town, in partnership with the Tree Committee, successfully applied for a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The resulting $65,000 DEC award will fund a tree inventory and forestry management plan—critical steps in assessing and ensuring the long-term health of Clifton Park’s community forest.
Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli stated, "The events surrounding this year's Arbor Day Celebration in Clifton Park are a testament to the commitment of the Town and its residents to foster environmental stewardship and to work toward enhancing the quality of life in Clifton Park for generations to come.”
The Town of Clifton Park was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.
The Town of Clifton Park achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree are ordinance, dedication an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
This year the Town of Clifton Park Tree Committee in conjunction with the Buildings and Grounds department planted 43 new trees, pruned and maintained 26 trees, and removed at least 90 trees that were damaged or have fallen from town parks.
This is the third consecutive year that Clifton Park has been awarded the Tree City USA distinction.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
Restaurant Week 2024 will take place from Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28
The Town of Clifton Park and Chamber of Southern Saratoga County are excited to announce our second annual Clifton Park Restaurant Week! We would like to showcase the wonderful dining scene in this town, and most importantly, provide new business for local restaurants, all while offering our residents a week of exceptional value.
By focusing our marketing on the stories of our local restaurants, the diners arrive excited, educated, and open to experience each unique dining experience. Your participation will afford you the opportunity to advertise your restaurant’s presence in town and your investment and interest in the Clifton Park community.
To see the listing of restaurants and their menus go to DiscoverCliftonPark.com.
Update 6/26/2023: The Country Knolls pool will open today at noon! Our team is completing the final opening details this morning. The last couple of weeks have been frustrating and another example of issues we have experienced with contractors this year. Please also note the Locust Lane Pool will be closed Monday through Wednesday this week for Water Safety Instructor Training in preparation for the Learn to Swim program we offer annually for families. The Barney Road Pool will remain open with normal operating hours.
Update 6/26/2023: We began filling the Country Knolls Pool again yesterday afternoon. Our team has done a great job with all preparations to open this pool for the season. We will have an additional update later today.
Update 6/25/2023: The contractor and pool employees arrived early this morning and work continues. All of the water trapped under the liner has been removed and the contractor is fixing the source of the problem that occurred during construction. When the repair is complete we can begin filling the pool and bringing the water to established health standards. Barney Road and Locust Lane pools are open today!
Update 6/24/2023: Work continues at the Country Knolls Pool today. Pumps continue to remove the water trapped beneath the new liner due to a pipe accidentally being blocked by the contractor during construction. The contractor and Pool Manager, Brian Czerpak were working inside the pool and adjusting water levels as necessary. When all the water is removed from under the liner the contractor will begin the repair.
Update 6/23/2023: We found a small pipe that is part of the overall filtration system was blocked by the construction. The contractor has returned and a pump has been setup to remove the water that collected behind the liner. After the water has been removed from the wall area we will completely drain the shallow part of the pool and they will remove the water that collected between the liner and the bottom of the pool. When the repairs are completed we will fill the pool and restart the process of bringing the water to health standards. We will continue to provide updates as the process continues.
Update 6/23/2023: The Country Knolls Pool Liner Replacement and Construction Project has experienced another delay. Despite planning the project well in advance of the 2023 pool season and completing the liner removal and most of the construction work in the Fall of 2022, the contractor was late to begin the final step of installing the new pool liner. The installation did not begin until late May and the estimated timeline for completing this phase of the project is reaching two weeks later than expected. After we were informed the liner installation was completed earlier this week, the contractor was forced to return to reattach the lines on the bottom of the liner surface. When that repair was completed, we began to fill the pool in advance of the goal of opening this weekend if there were no further issues. However, more issues with the liner have arisen. While working on pool preparations last evening, Town personnel noticed a section of the liner had detached from the wall. There was also a portion of the liner on the pool floor that was noticeably detached from the pool structure. Overnight, these defects have become larger as apparently more water has made its way between the liner and the pool structure. The contractor will need to return to remove the water that is trapped under the liner and make necessary repairs. This is an extremely disappointing development and another example of the challenges we have experienced with contractors performing construction activities recently. Town personnel are currently preparing the pool for the contractor’s return to once again conduct repair work on the recently installed liner. We have experienced a reduction in the number of available companies to perform work on commercial pools over the years and we only received one bid for this initiative. We will continue to provide updates and open the pool as soon as possible. The Locust Lane and Barney Road Pools opened Memorial Day Weekend and are open 7 days a week.
Update 6/22/2023: The contractor needed to return yesterday unexpectedly to repair portions of the project that were completed on Monday and Tuesday morning. This is another unexpected delay as pool staff have been working hard to fill the pool and make other important preparations for opening. As soon as we have concrete opening details they will be posted.
Update 6/20/2023: The contractor is finishing up some last details today and our team is preparing the pool grounds for the season. We will begin filling the pool tomorrow and treating the water to ensure all applicable health standards are met. We will provide regular updates on our progress and the pool will open as soon as we possibly can. Unfortunately, the pool liner replacement project took much longer than the original estimate we were provided. Locust Lane and Barney Road Pools are open 7 days a week for your enjoyment.
Update 6/8/2023: The Country Knolls Pool liner replacement project will be completed next week. When an opening day has been determined it will be posted immediately.
- Page Module :
- Contact Person:
Teresa J. Brobston
- Title / Position:
Town Clerk
- Department List:
Claudia Fitzgerald
Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Town Registrar
Raina Munafo
Deputy Town Clerk
- Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 7:00pm
- Phone:
(518) 371-6681
- Fax:
(518) 383-5088
- Address Block:
One Town Hall Plaza
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Dog Park License Requirements
NYS requires dogs to be licensed at four months. Dog licenses are issued at the Town Clerk’s Office at which time proof rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering is required Fee for spayed/neutered dog is $6.00, if not $11.50.
What are Dog Park Requirements?
Current license and proof of rabies vaccination is required. Applicants from out of town need to bring current license from municipality and proof of rabies.
Dog Park Permits
Please click on the link below for information about Dog Park Rules, Locations and Permits in Clifton Park
2023 Summer Golf Camps at Northway Golf Center & Barney Road Golf Course
The Town of Clifton Park summer golf camps administered by Northway Golf Center will offer beginning and intermediate level juniors the opportunity to learn and grow in the game. These comprehensive programs can accommodate every schedule through the participation in either half-day or full-day camps. All programs will be restricted to a 24-player maximum to allow for a low student to teacher ratio while ensuring a productive session for each golfer. Minimum of 12 participants per class.
Use of your own equipment is recommended; however, rental equipment is available for a fee from the Northway Golf Center Pro Shop.
Half-Day Junior Golf Camp
Ages 6-16 (grouped by age)
Monday - Thursday
The first three half-day classes will consist of three hours of targeted instruction on chipping, putting and full swing at Northway Golf Center. The fourth and final day will be a three-hour on course playing lesson that will put the training into action at Barney Road Golf Course. Students will be dropped off and picked up at Barney Road Golf Courses that day.
Dates:
Session 1: July 17 - July 20
Session 2: August 7 - August 10
Session 3: August 14 - August 17
Session 4: August 21 - August 24
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
Fee: $175
Full-Day Junior Golf Camp
Ages 7-16 (grouped by age)
Monday - Thursday
Each day will consist of two hours of targeted instruction on chipping, putting and the full swing at Northway Golf Center. The morning session will be followed by a one hour break for lunch and transportation (included) to the Barney Road Golf Course. The two-hour afternoon session will include an on course playing lesson that will put the training into action at the Barney Road Golf Course. Students are required to bring their own drinks and lunch, and are to be picked up at the Barney Road Golf Course.
Dates:
Session 5: July 10 - July 13
Session 6: July 24 - July 27
Session 7: July 31 - August 3
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
Fee: $295
Join us for this family event which incorporates public safety education as part of National Night Out Events, including police, fire, EMS, preparedness displays and safety information. Watch demonstrations by the police K9's, meet fire and police officials, explore the fire-bus and more!
Celebrate our first responders, family & friends, and our hometown heroes with a free family event!
August 6th, 6-8pm at the Clifton Common
Join us for this free family event which incorporates public safety education as part of “National Night Out” events including police, fire, EMS equipment, preparedness displays and safety information. Watch demonstrations by law enforcement K-9s and meet fire and police officials. Enjoy music and food trucks, and basketball!
Join us for a Free Throw Basketball Clinic at National Night Out! Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, this clinic offers a fun and engaging way to improve your skills. Enjoy expert tips from local coaches, participate in friendly competitions, and connect with fellow basketball enthusiasts. Perfect for all ages, this event is a fantastic opportunity to get active, learn, and celebrate community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to shoot some hoops and have a blast! T-shirts available while supplies last.
- Department:
Parks & Recreation
- Contact Person:
Mike Woerner
- Title / Position:
Director
- Department List:
Diana Fraser
Assistant Director
Lori J. Hughes
Program Coordinator
Megan Babendreier
Recreation Leader
Lynda Walowit
Town Board Liaison
Agatha Reid
Town Board Liaison
- Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
- Phone:
(518) 371-6667
- Fax:
(518) 545-4284
- Email:
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- Address Block:
1 Town Hall Plaza
Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Office of Parks and Recreation offers recreational, social and cultural opportunities for residents through programs, events, historic tours, park reservations, publications, and performing arts.
Refund Policy:
All refund requests must be in writing and received 10 days prior to start of the program.
There will be no refunds after this time.
There will be a $10 non-refundable charge on all refunded registrations.
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Parks& Rec Document Center
Use this link to access all forms for program & event registrations, camps, indoor and outdoor facility rentals.
DOWNLOAD SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS HERE
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Recreation Booklet
(3.49 MB)
- a twice-yearly publication that is mailed directly to Clifton Park residents, outlining all upcoming events, programs and camps!
Don't trash it, smash it!
Bring pumpkins and gourds for a smashing good time! Instead of letting them haunt the landfill, smash them and let us compost their remains.
Saturday, November 4th
10am-2pm
Bowman Orchards
Sunday, November 5th
11am-1pm
Amity Reformed Church
Sunday, November 5th
12:30pm-2pm
St. Edward's Church
Saturday, November 11th
10am-2pm
Bowman Orchards
Register for our spring & summer programs and summer camps today!
