Barney Road Golf Course to Close on Sunday, November 17th for the 2024 Season
- Department: Assessor
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.
The Town Board is considering replacing the large playground on The Common. The idea has been discussed publicly in recent years and the Town has received a significant amount of opinions regarding a new playground design. In 2022, Supervisor Barrett announced the Town was notified of a $250,000 NYS grant that would be available for the project.
The playground has offered a wonderful experience for countless children over the years. Our goal is to further the legacy of this Town landmark. The new plan under consideration would have the same look and feel as the current park with many of the same characteristics.
A new structure would offer many benefits such as modern materials, the latest safety code standards, new and expanded number of fun elements for children to enjoy and the new playground will be designed to be accessible for all children. The current structure is decades old and comprised of wood. Our Town personnel do a great job as they spend a significant amount of time maintaining the structure to ensure the safest possible experience for families. Each year brings new challenges with the condition of the structure.
There are many new elements that are being considered in the proposal. The proposed design will be reviewed at the Town Board Meeting on April 3rd. Renderings of the plan will be available for residents to view prior to the meeting beginning at 6pm.
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.
Mary Jane Row Dog Park
30 Ray Road
Clifton Park, NY 12148
Rules and Regulations for dogs
These parks are to be used with permit only. You may obtain a permit from the Town…
Claudia Fitzgerald
Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Town Registrar
Raina Munafo
Deputy Town Clerk
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 7:00pm
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
The new Fall & Winter Recreation Booklet is now available! Check out all the great new and returning programs here!
Work has started on the footbridge replacement on the trail from Oakhurst Court in Park Lane to Chillmark Turn in Brookhaven. The work will take approximately 2 weeks and the trail is closed until complete. We thank you for your patience as we work to replace the footbridge.
Work is being completed on the footbridge replacement on the trail from Oakhurst Court in Park Lane to Chillmark Turn in Brookhaven. The trail will re-open for regular use on Thursday, January 16th.
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
Don't miss a moment of the annual Town of Clifton Park 4th of July Celebration!
Get all the information here:
4th of July Informational Brochure
Page 2- 4th of July Informational Brochure
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!
The Buildings and Grounds Department is looking for Seasonal Laborers for Summer 2025. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and willing to work outside.
The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Pool Manager.
Check out the job descriptions and apply today!
Employment Opportunities - Town of Clifton Park Official Website
Diana Fraser
Assistant Director
Lori J. Hughes
Program Coordinator
Megan Babendreier
Recreation Leader
Lynda Walowit
Town Board Liaison
Agatha Reid
Town Board Liaison
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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.
To request a refund or cancellation, please
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
Recreation Booklet- a twice-yearly publication that is mailed directly to Clifton Park residents, outlining all upcoming events, programs and camps!
Every April in celebration of "Earth Day" and "National Volunteer Week" the Town of Clifton Park sponsors a Town Clean-Up Day.
Please join us Saturday, April 26, 2025, to help clean up our trails, parks, and open spaces across Clifton Park and along the Mohawk River.
Since the inception of this event more than a decade ago, the number of participants has continued to grow. A few hundred volunteers annually are assigned a trail of the park to remove all the garbage found.
Volunteer opportunities for families, individuals, community groups, athletic teams, churches, synagogues, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and others to give back to the community are available.
Help us keep Clifton Park a beautiful place to enjoy. The Town will provide trash bags and will pick up all trash and debris your group leaves at the work location. Sign up below, and please remember to establish he work hours for your group.
Thank you for helping us keep Clifton Park clean!
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