Town Pools

The Town of Clifton Park is pleased to announce that the 2025 pool season will be extended through Sunday, August 24th. All three Town Pools were originally scheduled to close on August 17th. The revised closing dates are as follows:

1. Country Knolls Pool to close on August 20th

2. Barney Road Pool to close on August 24th

3. Locust Lane Pool to close on August 17th

Our Town Pools must follow strict NYSDOH guidelines which require a specific number of lifeguards on duty at all times, along with some of the guards needing to be 18 years of age or older. Our lifeguards are predominantly high school and college students, who have commitments and responsibilities as we enter the mid-August time frame. High School and College fall sports, preparation and travel to college, career and internship opportunities along with other commitments dictate we lose many guards as August passes. The extension of the season at Country Knolls and Barney is strictly a function of the available guards who regularly work at these pools during the season. We are thankful we have enough guards to extend the season at two pools. We further appreciate the guards who are willing to supplement the staff at a pool that is not where they were assigned to work throughout the pool season.

As we prepare for 2026, Supervisor Barrett will be sharing information relating to lifeguard certification opportunities. Free lifeguard training conducted in partnership with Saratoga County, has expanded opportunities for new lifeguards throughout the entire County. This program was initiated a few years ago due to the falling number of available lifeguards during and following the Covid Pandemic. For people interested in earning their lifeguard certification, please look for information that will be forthcoming or contact area organizations who also offer training classes. The minimum age to become a lifeguard is 15 years of age.