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Welcome to Clifton Park

Clifton Park is a suburban town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2020 population was 38,209 and is approximately 50 square miles in size. 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 S…

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From Town Officials & Departments

January 28, 2026
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK COUNTY OF SARATOGA STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF ADOPTION LOCAL LAW NO. 3 of 2026 PROHIBITING BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FACILITIES WITHIN THE  TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Clifton Park, at a meeting thereof held on Tuesday, Ja…
January 28, 2026
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK COUNTY OF SARATOGA STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF ADOPTION LOCAL LAW NO. 1 of 2026 ESTABLISHING AND EXTENDING A 180-DAY MORATORIUM ON BATTERY ENERGY  STORAGE SYSTEMS FACILITIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Clifton Park…
January 28, 2026
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK COUNTY OF SARATOGA STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF ADOPTION LOCAL LAW NO. 2 of 2026 ESTABLISHING AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE CHAPTER 92-8 C. – DOGS, RELATING  TO REGULATION OF DAMAGE, INJURY, DESTRUCTION OR NUISANCE TO PROPERTY  OR PERSON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of th…
January 28, 2026
Snow Safety – Snow Tunnels and Children Building or playing in snow tunnels near roadways is extremely dangerous and strictly discouraged by transportation officials (DPW’s , Highway Departments, etc). These snow tunnels pose severe risks, including collapse, suffocation, and being hit by passing…
January 27, 2026
Senior Citizen Exemption, Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income, and Veteran Exemption Benefits for Property Taxes Applications filed with the Assessor’s Office by March 1, 2026 The Town of Clifton Park is currently working to ensure residents who are eligible for a Senior Ci…
January 26, 2026
The Town of Clifton Park was hit with a significant snowfall on January 25th. Please shovel out all terminations to your furnace and hot water heater to ensure they are able to exhaust properly so that carbon monoxide is able to flow out of the exhaust and not back up into your home. Your home sho…

What's Happening Around Town

Clifton Common
518-371-6651
Winterfest
7 Feb 2026 / 09:00 AM
Town Center Park
518-371-6651
Park at Dark
6 Feb 2026 / 05:30 PM