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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…

Town News & Updates

From Town Officials & Departments

May 30, 2025
Saratoga County and the Town are working together on a project to improve the infrastructure on a portion of the Clifton Park Transfer Station. The work will take place in the Recycling Center where the largest building will be removed and significant improvements will be made to the foundation o…
May 30, 2025
Clifton Park Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull has announced that Forest Drive, between North Hill Drive and Maple Ridge, will be closed to traffic starting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. A large construction project will be taking place where the Town will be installing a large culvert. During the clo…
May 29, 2025
The Town of Clifton Park has announced its second photo contest spotlighting the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. Entries will be accepted electronically between June 1st and September1st, 2025, by the Office of Parks and Recreation at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All are invited to su…
May 28, 2025
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK COUNTY OF SARATOGA STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW  ESTABLISHING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR BASS PRO SHOP SIGNAGE Please take notice that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Clifton Park on Ju…
May 27, 2025
Last Monday evening the Town Board held a public hearing involving the topic of E Bikes. E Bikes have become very popular, and many people enjoy using the bikes for fun or as an alternate form of transportation to get to a destination. The Town Board is currently in a lengthy study of E bikes invol…
May 21, 2025
I recently released a public statement involving a very important issue that will severely hamper the ability for youth sports organizations to provide competitive play for our young athletes in Saratoga County and New York State. The issue involves the ability of youth sports organizations to empl…

What's Happening Around Town

Historic Grooms Tavern
518-371-6651
Tavern Jammers
6 Jun 2025 / 07:00 PM
Clifton Common
518-371-6651
Stewardship Hike
2 Jul 2025 / 01:00 PM
Historic Grooms Tavern
518-371-6651
Bike Into History
7 Jun 2025 / 10:00 AM