Open Space, Trails & Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Town of Clifton Park is hosting a series of monthly hikes through its many nature preserves and parks. These hikes will be an opportunity for the public to join Clifton Park officials, employees and volunteers on a casual, but informative, hike. These hikes will allow residents the opportunity to gain a renewed appreciation for the many open spaces, trails and parks that Clifton Park has to offer. We will strive to make these hikes informative and educational while also soliciting feedback on potential improvements to each individual area.

Clifton Park has preserved over two thousand acres of open space since the inception of an Open Space Plan in the early 2000s and these scheduled hikes will be an offering to explore one of our many natural gems for the first time or to return with a group and enjoy conversation and camaraderie with other residents.

Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli who is also the Town Board liaison for the Town’s Open Space, Trails, and Riverfront Committee commented “Clifton Park has hundreds of acres of wonderful wildlife preserves, parks and open spaces open to the public year-round. Each offers its own unique characteristics, and we strive to make improvements each year with the help of employees, dedicated volunteers and various community, scouting and youth groups. The hope is that through these scheduled outings we will increase awareness, enjoyment, and education for our residents and visitors. Through these hikes, residents will be able to observe wildlife, and varieties of plants and trees while also learning about the historical significance of each site.”

For more information contact Town Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli at (518) 371-6651.