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 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.

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.

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 Dog Park Application

DUCK HUNTING
VISCHER FERRY NATURE PRESERVE
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK
OCTOBER 13 - 19, 2025

The Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve in Clifton Park will be officially closed to recreational users but open for duck hunters in designated areas from OCTOBER 13 THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2025. Hunters must register prior to entering the preserve in the Clifton Park Town Clerk’s Office located at the corner of Clifton Park Center & Vischer Ferry Roads. Hunters must show their driver’s license, hunting license, duck stamp, and vehicle registration. The Town Clerk has maps of the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve including No-Hunting Zones. The Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve is located on Riverview Road, east of the hamlet of Vischer Ferry in the southern part of Clifton Park. Any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 518-371-6681 during business hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Documents:
pdf Duck Hunting Notice(179 KB)

The new Fall & Winter Recreation Booklet is now available! Check out all the great new and returning programs here!

Fall & Winter 2023-24 Recreation Booklet

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

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

 Recreation Booklet- a twice-yearly publication that is mailed directly to Clifton Park residents, outlining all upcoming events, programs and camps! 
Spring & Summer 2025and Fall & Winter 2025-26are now available!