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Sign up or update your parent portal account. View student contact information, report cards, attendance record, bus information, schedules, and assessment results.

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North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY

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The 2022-23 school year starts soon! Now is the perfect time to review and update your contact information through the Campus Parent Portal.
Click here to learn more about the Portal and to log in.
To update your HOME PHONE NUMBER:

In the Main menu, select MORE.

Click on ADDRESS INFORMATION.

Click on the UPDATE button. Complete your edits.

Click the UPDATE button again to submit your changes.

To update PARENT/GUARDIAN CELL PHONE, WORK OR EMAIL ADDRESS:

In the Main menu, select MORE

Click on FAMILY INFORMATION.

Click on the UPDATE button next to the person you wish to make changes for.

Click on UPDATE again to submit your changes.

NOTE: Students' personal email addresses and phone numbers can not be accepted.

If you need to make a change to your address, please contact the registrar at student.registration@ncolonie.org.

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Campus Parent Portal: Review & Update Your Info - North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY

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The 2022-23 school year starts soon! Now is the perfect time to review and update your contact information through the Campus Parent Portal. Click here to learn more about the Portal and to log in. To update your HOME PHONE NUMBER: In the Main menu, select MORE. Click on ADDRESS INFORMATION.

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Hiking
Boating
Fishing
Shady Playground
Great place to picnic

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Programs and Events

There's a Program for Everyone in Colonie!

There's something for everyone to do in Colonie during each season, especially during the spring and summer months. As the weather warms up, the Colonie Parks & Recreation Department is excited for you to discover and indulge in all of the wonderful things the Town of Colonie has to offer. Town of Colonie Parks and Recreation department offers several programs listed below.

Learn to Swim

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a five level Learn-to-Swim Program. The program is taught by our pool lifeguard staff at the Colonie Mohawk River Park Pool. All swimmers will be evaluated during their first class and groups may be adjusted as necessary. The program at the town pool is a two-week program that begins at the end of June through the beginning of July.

Learn to Swim

This program is open to Town of Colonie children who are 6 years or older. All swimmers will be evaluated during their first class and groups may be adjusted as necessary. Both programs are taught by our pool lifeguard staff at the Colonie Mohawk River Park Pool. Your child will learn new aquatic skills or reinforce skills that they may already possess, while having a fun and enjoyable experience!

Summer Enrichment Program

Summer Enrichment Tennis Camp (Daytime Program)

Junior Golf Classes (Enrichment Program)

Tennis Program (Evening)

Musical Groups

The Colonie Town Band and the Colonie Centennial Brass Choir, in their 50th and 19th year of operation, respectively, consists of groups of volunteer musicians who perform at various sites throughout the Capital District throughout the year. The Parks and Recreation Department also sponsors The Memorial Concert Band of Colonie. The band plays concerts in the Mark Cornell Auditorium at Colonie Central High School. For more information about joining either band or choir, or for concert schedules, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at (518) 783-2760.

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Parks and Recreation - Programs | Town of Colonie - The Official Website of the Town of Colonie

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Programs and Events There's something for everyone to do in Colonie during each season, especially during the spring and summer months. As the weather warms up, the Colonie Parks & Recreation Department is excited for you to discover and indulge in all of the wonderful things the Town of Colonie has to offer.

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https://sites.google.com/nccsk12.org/northcolonieenlparentresources/home

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North Colonie Classlink (for other devices different from Chromebook)

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North Colonie Classlink (for other devices different from Chromebook)

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https://launchpad.classlink.com/northcolonie

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You can listen and read books in English and in your home language.
(not all languages available)

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Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

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If you still need help with Google Classroom, here are links to GOOGLE CLASSROOM GUIDE FOR PARENTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES published by the NYCDOE:

Albanian
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lrTVLjg7MXFm1J32rn0-fxnjH1qIazxQ/view

Arabic

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UAIdT9nUjniQquHsnsnbHG0lwJmeHayf/view

Bengali

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YqSUO_EE1KIV9gu8PwkWZLn_hy8WA8iO/view

Chinese

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U6Dw53O5s-lVUkbSmw45XNz2h7-rSlti/view

English

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z6izVjMp7iyUeAK7xrmO978njLxB4Q4U/view

French

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHhRdojaOkm8kYJYZyLoRZEbo_tvu-P-/view

Haitian-Creole

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11u8KUKPMlKr4OczIz5S1yP_umaK5fMRi/view

Russian

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZmxvDRTQQR-7fSCHdoDS5lma2uGyfru/view

Urdu

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUOZfl4zl-TXqNP1V0Nb4O1jOUO0ECaU/view

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Edmentum Packets are available for all grades

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These bundles include math, language arts, science, reading and literacy activities from a variety of our online programs.

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Printable At-Home Learning Activity Packs
(also available in Spanish)

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Remote Learning: At-Home Teaching Support with i-Ready

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This is a unique year of teaching and learning. As teachers, students, and families navigate different learning contexts and constantly adapt to change, we are here to help.

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Practice Reading Skills with Any Books (K-2)

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Practice Reading Skills with Any Books (K-2)

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Home Learning First Grade Reading Skills Packet

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Writing with ELLs with picture support. (Grades 1-3)

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Practice Writing Stories with Pictures and Word banks (Grades 1-4)

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Practice Writing Stories with Pictures and Word banks (Grades 1-4)

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Students can keep track of their summer reading on these pages.

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Nature Trails
Waterfalls
Great place to picnic

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For all questions regarding pavilion rentals at Peebles Island State Park, please call the Saratoga Spa State Park office at 518-584-2000
Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape. Picnickers and fishermen come to relax and winter visitors use the facilities to cross-country ski, hike and snowshoe

Peebles Island is also the headquarters of the Bureau of Historic Sites and Bureau of Historic Preservation Field Services. The staff provide technical services, such as record maintenance, analysis of artifacts, and preparation of publications, exhibits and audio visual programs for the 35 historic sites maintained by State Parks. The Field Services Bureau assists all New York's municipalities and citizens with National Register of Historic Place listings, investment tax credit and review of all state and federal projects.

Pavilion Information
Peebles Island has one pavilion. Prices range from $75 to $150 and can accommodate up to 100 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.

2019 Geocache Challenge

Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 295 Waterford, NY 12188

Hours of Operation

Open year round, sunrise to sunset.

The park is open at 6:00 a.m. during striped bass season. Please call the park to verify operating hours.

Walking Trails: Year round.
Shelter: Mid-May to Mid-Oct.

Please Note:
Bicycles are not permitted on trails.
Hunting is not permitted.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Maps

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For all questions regarding pavilion rentals at Peebles Island State Park, please call the Saratoga Spa State Park office at 518-584-2000 Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape.

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Short Walk
Waterfall

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In accordance with CDC and state guidelines for COVID-19, Brookfield Renewable has elected to delay its opening of Falls View Park until further notice. Falls View Park has unique features that prevent visitors from maintaining a safe social distance. The park generally is open to the public from May 1 through November 1.

We are committed to closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will follow the guidelines set by the CDC with the guidance of the State and Federal authorities. Brookfield Renewable encourages the public to adhere to these guidelines along with federal, state and local governmental directives.

If any questions, please contact InquiriesNewyork@brookfieldrenewable.com

Overlook Park

No visit to Cohoes is complete without taking in a view of the Cohoes Falls. Throughout Cohoes' history, the Falls have been an important part in the redevelopment of the City. In fact, the word Cohoes is believed to have come from either the Native American word Ca-ha-hoose or Coho - meaning "falling or shipwrecked canoe." Venture to the Cohoes Falls Overlook Park, located at the corner of School Street and Cataract Street off of North Mohawk Street for an afternoon picnic or to get an overlook view of the Falls. Just minutes from 787 and Route 9, the Cohoes Falls are a spectacular regional attraction.

Falls View Park

This newly renovated park offers visitors a scenic view of the Cohoes Falls never before open to the public. One can gain access to the park by walking from North Mohawk Street on a footbridge over the power canals. The four-acre Falls View Park is adjacent to Brookfield Renewable Power's School Street hydroelectric generating facility. Interpretive panels can be found in Fall Views Park's canal-side plaza which were created by the National Park Service.

Visitors to Falls View Park can now enjoy a wide range of recreational and historical features including:

A two-bus drop-off area and an informational kiosk along North Mohawk Street

A 192-foot-long pedestrian bridge spanning the School Street power canal from North Mohawk Street to the primary overlook area

Primary and secondary overlook areas with views of the falls and access to nearby trails

Americans with Disability Act (ADA)-compliant facilities such as fishing platforms. These platforms are topped with IPÊ wood, a strong, dense wood, harvested only from naturally sustainable forests. This fire-resistant wood has very high wear durability in daily use, and is resistant to splintering and checking

An 80-person amphitheater

Hours

The carry in/carry out park will be open during daylight hours from May through October. Off-street parking is available for park visitors.

Both parks were developed as part of Brookfield Renewable Power's 40-year operating license for the School Street hydropower plant granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Brookfield Renewable Power has over 100 years of experience as an owner, operator and developer of hydroelectric power facilities. Its portfolio includes more than 160 generating facilities with over 4,000 megawatts of capacity, of which 95% is sourced from renewable energy. The company owns and operates 75 hydropower plants in New Your State, with 14 in the Hudson River region. For more information, visit the Friends of Cohoes Falls Website.

Directions

From Albany/I-87: Take 787 North to the end and follow North Mohawk Street until you reach the entrance of the park on your right. Parking is available across the street from the park entrance.

From the East: Take Route 7 to 787 North to the end and follow North Mohawk Street until you reach the entrance of the park on your right. Parking is available across the street from the park entrance.

From the North: Take Route 9 South to Cohoes Road just past the Crescent Bridge. Follow Cohoes Road along the river until you get to the park entrance on your left, parking is available on the right. Across the street from the entrance.

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In accordance with CDC and state guidelines for COVID-19, Brookfield Renewable has elected to delay its opening of Falls View Park until further notice. Falls View Park has unique features that prevent visitors from maintaining a safe social distance. The park generally is open to the public from May 1 through November 1.

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ESL at Home: 12 Weeks, Tech Free

with home language support.

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Hello! Thanks so much for your commitment to your students. Here you will find links to activities for students in grades K through 12. They require only paper and pencil, and some materials that can be found around the house.

English K-8, Weeks 1-8, written by Maria Montroni-Currais, NJ. English K-8, Weeks 9-12 written by Meghan Love and Laura McAulay, SC

Spanish, courtesy of the River Falls District, WI. Spanish Weeks 5-8 courtesy of Kelly Cesarski, NJ, Spanish Weeks 9-12 courtesy of Tiffany Wells, NJ

Portuguese, courtesy of Maria Costa, MA. Portuguese Weeks 5-8, courtesy of Elisangela Defreitas

Somali, courtesy of the Saint Cloud, MN Community Volunteers. Somali weeks 5-8 courtesy of Hassan Adan, MN.

Arabic, courtesy of Sarah Badi, TN via Marci Butler, Sumner County Schools, TN

Chinese, courtesy of a student and her family, WV. Chinese weeks 5-8 courtesy of Sue Zhao, TN via Marci Butler, Sumner County Schools, TN

French, courtesy of Jennifer Larance, VA

Urdu, courtesy of Saba Ahmed, NJ

Vietnamese, courtesy of Julia O'Neil, MN and Mai Hoang

Punjabi, courtesy of Savdeep, Hargurjeet, and Ritu, NJ.

Polish, courtesy of Kasia Liu, NJ.

Hindi, courtesy of Savdeep, Hargurjeet, and Ritu, NJ. Hindi weeks 5-8 courtesy of Shilpa Palawat, Lincoln Community School, NJ

Haitian Creole, courtesy of Denise Vega-Moore, East Orange School District, NJ

Turkish, courtesy of Ayse Takhim, NJ

Burmese, courtesy of Globelink, LLC via Talonna Hybki, CO

Korean, courtesy of JaeJun Daniel Cho via Lisa Geib and Heidi Son, TX and Eun Jung Kim, Benjamin Banneker Academy, East Orange School District, NJ

Japanese, courtesy of Mizuho Furusawa, TN. Japanese weeks 5-8 courtesy of an anonymous teacher, TN, via Marci Butler, Sumner County Schools, TN

German, courtesy of Michelle Cimenton, Lyons H.S., KS

Italian, courtesy of Andrea Williams, KS

Nepali, courtesy of Tarwan Tiwari, Nepali liason for Springfield, MA

Khmer, courtesy of Phala Chea, MA

English 9-12, courtesy of Cornelia Okraski, Fort Mill, SC

Romanian, courtesy of Maria Bornea, TN. Romanian weeks 5-8 courtesy of Ruxandra Wagner, parent, TN via Marci Butler, Sumner County Schools, TN

Farsi, courtesy of Yara Ahrar, ESOL Teacher, Fort Mill School District, SC

Tagalog, courtesy of Glenn and Margaret Rutaquio, Garland ISD, TX

Swahili, via Your Language Connection and the school district of Lancaster, PA and Linda Cyomuhendo from Jewish Family Services in Springfield MA. Swahili weeks 9-12, courtesy of Kerry Martins, MA

Ukrainian, courtesy of Maryana, Syracuse, NY

Pashto, *translation is hand-written* courtesy of Shereen Khan and family

Russian, courtesy of Olga Tamm, via Marci Butler, Sumner County Schools, TN

Albanian, courtesy of Anisa Bega and Viollca Sumbulla from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Zomi, Kinyarwanda, Hakha Chin, courtesy of LoriAnn Martin, Warren County Public Schools, KY

We are still looking for translations in languages such as:
Thai, Hmong, Tigrinyan, Kurdish
If you or someone you know can effectively translate into these languages, please email mmontroni@Somerdale-park.org.

Stay healthy! - Maria Montroni-Currais, ESL and G&T Teacher, Somerdale, NJ
ESL at Home and www.eslathome.edublogs.org Copyright 2020

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Hello! Thanks so much for your commitment to your students. Here you will find links to activities for students in grades K through 12. They require only paper and pencil, and some materials that can be found around the house. English K-8, Weeks 1-8, written by Maria Montroni-Currais, NJ.

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Kids Activity Center
Hiking
Biking
Fishing
Boating
Beach for swimming

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Grafton Lakes State Park, on the forested plateau between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys, includes six ponds and nearly 2500 acres. Long Pond has a large, sandy beach, which is a popular summer attraction. Anglers can go after rainbow and brown trout in Long, Second and Shaver Pond. Pickerel, perch, and bass are abundant in all ponds including Mill Pond and walleye are found at the Martin-Durham Reservoir. All ponds have launch facilities for canoes, sailboats and rowboats, electric boat are allowed. Visitors also picnic, walk the nature trails, and hike, bike or ride horses along the 25 miles of park trails (No ATV use allowed).

In winter, the trails are groomed for snowmobilers, and visitors may also snowshoe, cross-country ski, ice skate or ice fish when conditions permit, call for details.

Pavilion Information
Grafton Lakes has six pavilions/tents available. Prices Range from $50 to $100 and can accommodate 40 to 150 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.

CURRENT PARK SCHEDULE & UPDATES

Park Hours: 8 am - Dusk Daily

Swimming: 10 am - 6 pm Daily (starting 5/22/20)

Comfort Stations: Main restrooms by beach are open from 10 am - 6 pm daily

* All other comfort stations and changing rooms are closed at this time

Welcome Center: Building is closed at this time (trail maps are available in the front lobby)

Pavilions: Closed at this time

Recreation areas: Closed at this time (including volleyball courts, basketball courts and softball field)

Playgrounds: Closed at this time

Concession: Closed

Boat Rentals: Closed

All visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines, maintaining a social distance of at least 6 feet and wearing a mask when not able to do so. Masks must be worn at all times inside the restrooms and all buildings. Blankets and towels on the beach must be at least 10 feet apart. Please call the park office (518-279-1155) if you have any questions.

Current Water Quality - Beach Results

Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Hours of Operation

CURRENT PARK SCHEDULE & UPDATES
Park Hours: 8am to dusk, Daily
Swimming: 10 am - 6 pm Daily (starting 5/22/20)Comfort Stations: Main restrooms by beach are open from 10 am - 6 pm daily * All other comfort stations and changing rooms are closed at this timeWelcome Center: Building is closed at this time (trail maps are available in the front lobby)Pavilions: Closed at this timeRecreation areas: Closed at this time (including volleyball courts, basketball courts and softball field)Playgrounds: Closed at this timeConcession: ClosedBoat Rentals: Closed

All visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines, maintaining a social distance of at least 6 feet and wearing a mask when not able to do so. Masks must be worn at all times inside the restrooms and all buildings. Blankets and towels on the beach must be at least 10 feet apart. Please call the park office (518-279-1155) if you have any questions.

Winter Use (weather permitting): Ice Skating/Ice Fishing/XC Skiing/Snowshoeing/Snowmobiling: Snowshoe rental available at Park Office during office hours 8am - 4:30pm.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Vehicle Entrance Fee

$8 per vehicle

Boat Rental Schedule

There are no boat rentals at this time.

Interpretive Programs

Snowshoe Rental

$10 per day
$5 for 4 hours or less

Maps
Highlights of Grafton Lakes State Park:
* Grafton Lakes State Park comprises nearly 2500 acres of land within the surrounding landscape of the Rensselaer Plateau, whose extensive forests are home to black bear, river otter, and even moose. Located only 20 minutes from Troy, New York, the park provides excellent wildlife watching opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Look for tracks and animal signs along the trails, or better yet come snowshoeing in winter with the Park Naturalist for a guided tour of who's been active in the woods.

* Shaver Pond is an example of an "oligotrophic" lake, low in nutrient levels with clean, clear oxygen-rich water. When you take a paddle, you may think the lake bottom is just a few feet down, but dip your paddle in some spots and you'll discover just how crystal clear the lake truly is!

* The rocks in the forests in Grafton, once called Roxborough, have had a big impact on its cultural history. They are largely Rensselaer Greywackle, a type of sandstone that is very slow to degrade into poorly drained acidic soil. Imagine the perils of plowing this landscape for early settlers, and the many hours of back-breaking labor that would have gone into it. Grafton's rocks and soils did not encourage farming, and by the late 1800s the farm fields and pastures had begun to return to the forest, just 100 years after the area was first inhabited by early American settlers. Look along the trails for old stone walls from this bygone era.

* Located off the Fire Tower Trail, the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower gives views of Massachusetts Berkshire Mountains, Vermont's Green Mountains, and the Adirondacks. The Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park restored this fire tower in recent years, so climb its eighty steps to enjoy the spectacular view.

* Beavers have been active in the park since the 1930's, when their numbers began to increase thanks to conservation efforts. They are responsible for many of the open wetlands in the park, and you will see signs of them along the shores of every pond in the park. They play a powerful role as engineers of the natural environment through the construction of dams. The dams help raise water levels to protect their lodges, and in turn provide more wetland habitat for other wildlife.

What will you see? Plan your visit today!

Look and Listen for these birds at our Park:

The many types of bird species in Grafton Lakes State Park, along with the surrounding forest lands of the Rensselaer Forest Tract resulted in the area being named an Important Bird Area by Audubon.

Everyone is a Steward: Be a Grafton Lakes State Park Hero!

Know the rules and concerns for the area you'll be visiting.

Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.

Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.

Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.

Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.

Use extra caution when using headphones. You may not be able to hear warnings.

Don't litter.

For more information, please read our Trail Tips!
Ask a Naturalist! Q: What kinds of fish are found in Grafton Lakes State Park?
A: I hear this question nearly as often as some little person asks me if Grafton has sharks in the water! No sharks, but plenty of fish. Grafton has many members of the sunfish family, including small and large mouth bass, pumpkinseeds, blue gill, and rock bass. The sleek chain pickerel, the "whiskered" brown bullhead, yellow perch, and varieties of trout also live in the park's ponds. Want to see for yourself? We offer free fishing clinics for young people on request, and also host a fishing clinic annually on the last weekend of June as part of Free Fishing Weekend, when no license is required.
Q: "Who made that?"
A: This is one of the questions I receive most from all sorts of people in response to all sorts of mysteries. It may come up when we're looking at a pile of a pine cone remains under a spruce tree, or a pair of round tracks with five toes and claws digging into the snow. Or perhaps even after a bird makes a sudden alarm call from the tree tops. The best part is the excitement that comes from figuring the answer out together! We have our detective skills, binoculars, field guides, and lots of other tools to help us track down answers to the wild's fascinating mysteries.
Q: Where should you take a hike with your family when visiting Grafton Lakes State Park?
A: One of the popular trail loops is the Shaver Pond Trail. Less than 2 miles in length, it brings you past wetlands, hemlock and maples, lakeshore and vistas, and is very doable for young hikers. In winter, you'll see signs of mink and deer aplenty, while in spring there is a chorus of little frogs, called Spring peepers, serenading all passersby. If you want some big views, take the hike up the Fire Tower Trail, which is 3 miles round trip. Along the way, there are some wet spots great for spotting animal tracks and some very busy beaver activity. Make sure to pick up a trail map at the park office before you head out!
Did You Know?
- DID YOU KNOW? Many of the exposed rocks you see in Grafton Lakes State Park were formed a mile down deep in the ocean below an ancient arc of volcanic islands, over 500 million years ago. Today they are sitting atop a Plateau at 1600 feet! A lot can change in 500 million years!

- LISTEN UP! Literally... you may hear the call of a Broad-Winged Hawk when you are hiking the trails at Grafton Lakes State Park. They are easier to hear above your head than to see in their forest home.

- DID YOU KNOW? Fast-flying Dragonflies start out their lives swimming in the water, as nymphs. While they lack wings during this stage, they are still fearsome predators of other aquatic creatures, even tadpoles.
Rensselaer Youth Outdoors
Grafton Lakes State Park is a Proud Partner in Rensselaer Youth Outdoors (RYO), bringing expanded environmental education opportunities to Rensselaer County youth and families. RYO is a unifying partnership between county, state, federal, and not-for-profit community groups, creating a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Together, we can accomplish so much more than we can on our own.

Rensselaer Youth Outdoors is a network of partners whose mission is to introduce and engage the children and families of Rensselaer County in the wonder, science, and adventure of nature in an effort to create a healthier, more sustainable community in an increasingly complex world.

RYO provides field trips to parks, forests, and other natural areas for students, as well as training and materials for teachers to bring environmental education to the classroom. Partners include Grafton Lakes State Park, Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, and the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. Additionally, representatives from Siena College, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Friends of Dyken Pond, the Children's Museum of Science and Technology, various Rensselaer County School Districts, and the USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station assist in advising and implementing RYO programs.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.ryoutdoors.org/
Programs Offered in Fall and Spring: Busy Beaver (1st Grade):
Nature explorers will find beaver on all six lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. How are beaver like us and how are they different from us? What is happening inside of a beaver lodge? We'll engage First graders' natural curiosity about wild creatures through this program of discovery. Students will also make a very quiet visit to an active beaver lodge.(ELA W 1.8, NGSS 1-LS1)
Cycles of Nature (2nd Grade):
Cycles of nature are all around us! If your students have just learned about them in the classroom, then let us show them actively underway in our beautiful setting. We'll start with the story of the water cycle and weave it into the cycles of some of our local plants and animals through games, a scavenger hunt, and a pond explore. (ELA W.2.3, NGSS 2-ESS2)
"Go Fish" at Grafton lakes! (3rd Grade):
The park is known for its lakes and abundant wildlife, but which fish actually live in our underwater world? Come meet them by the pond! In collaboration with the I Fish NY program, the park brings students to Long Pond for this program about our local fish ecology, their life cycles and habitat needs. Kids will design their own fish suited to a pond habitat, play tag as a sunfish, and perhaps catch one off of Long Pond dam! (ELA W 3.8, NGSS 3-LS1, 3-LS2, 3-LS4-2&3)
Lost & Found! Map & Compass Program (4th Grade):
People have used maps of all sorts for thousands of years to know and explore their world. Discover different types of maps and then use the parks orienteering map to go on an explore through the park. Programs can incorporate use of a compass on a simple or complex level, depending on pre-existing knowledge of students. If you opt for a treasure hunt version of program, note that these programs have a higher fee of $2/student to cover materials. If school has snowshoes, this program may be adapted for winter as well for classes of 25 or fewer students. (ELA RI. 4.1, 4.4, 4.7, Draft Social Studies Standard 4.1)
The Wonder of Microworlds (5th Grade):
What will you discover when you look closer at nature? Students will find the microscopic source of survival for all life on earth, found in our ponds and all the water that covers most of our planet. They'll dig into the forest floor, and collectively chart the diversity of forest floor life that is hidden beneath our feet. They'll even find inspiration, taking a new micro-perspective to foster some creative metaphors and poetry in Grafton's green surroundings.(ELA W 5.8, NGSS 5-LS2)
Living with the Land, inspired by Jean Craighead George's My Side of the Mountain (6th Grade):
When a book brings together survival in the wilderness, falconry and the unsupervised adventure of a 12 year old in the Catskills, what a 6th grader wouldn't be inspired? After reading My Side of the Mountain in school, students will practice some of the skills performed by its main character, Sam Gribley, in the setting of Grafton Lakes State Park. We'll make fire, find or create some shelters from natural elements, and discuss how the students would prepare for a night in the wilderness! Option to add math and creative writing to program as enrichment activities. (ELA W 6.8, NGSS MS-PS3-3)
Biomimicry (7th Grade):
How did plants inspire the maker of your sneakers and butterfly wings inspire computer screens? Observant and innovative people have always looked at how nature accomplishes its many feats of survival, but now that awareness is emerging through modern technologies. Students will learn about biomimicry, one of the latest buzzwords in engineering, and imagine their own team-created inventions inspired from an exploration of the park. (ELA RST 6-8.1, NGSS MS-ETS1)

EcoService (8th Grade):

On the verge of high school, your students can change the world, but do they know it? This program combines service and a chance to recognize what they could do as community leaders, now and in the future. Students will do a small-scale service project in the park, chosen through a group discussion with the class. They will also learn about the services that ecosystems provide for people and other living things, and how our choices affect those ecosystems. (NGSS MS-LS2-4&5)
Healthy Watersheds (9th Grade):
How do you define and measure the health of a watershed? Through field investigation, this program teaches 9th graders who live near the Rensselaer Plateau about its value as the headwaters of seven regional watersheds, all of which are part of the larger Hudson River watershed. They will do chemical and physical surveys by Shaver Pond, and consider how human activity may impact the health of everyone downstream in the watershed. (ELA W9-10.1, NGSS HS-LS2)
Forest Ecology (10th Grade):
Grafton Lakes State Park is nestled within the fifth largest forest in New York, atop the Rensselaer Plateau. How has this affected the soils, plant and animal diversity we see all around us? How are people's actions, past and present, affecting this forest's diversity? Come discover the stories told by the forests of Grafton Lakes State Park, a home to moose and black bear, all in your students' "backyard!" (NGSS HS-LS2)

We are also available for in-school programs or can fashion a new program around a topic that suits your curriculum in our outdoor classroom. Additional winter snowshoe programs are available for schools with classes of 20 students.

Our programs are interdisciplinary and address both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standard in an outdoor setting. Students will explore, imagine, play and interpret the natural world around them. Programs typically run for about two hours, and the fee is $2-3 per student depending upon resources required. Pre and post-program activities are generally available for all programs. Additional programs can be designed around other topics of interest. For large classes with older students, rotation programs may be designed that give students a multi-disciplinary experience in an outdoor setting for a half day at a rate of $3/student.

State Parks has launched a grant program to provide transportation funding assistance to schools for field trips to State Parks. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
SCHOOLYARD NATURALIST TEACHER KITS
K-8 tools and activities to spark curious minds through outdoor investigation

Thanks to a generous grant from the USDA Forest Service, the following kits are available for loan to all Rensselaer County teachers. Please contact Mary Downey at the Grafton Welcome Center at 518-279-1155 for more information:

TREES: Schoolyard trees and plants are wonderful catalysts to investigating the natural world! The trees we walk by every day can transform into fascinating, year-round outdoor labs! The activities and materials in these kits give teachers tools and ideas to take students into the schoolyard and beyond to study trees, the organisms that cool our homes and transform our breath into clean, freshly oxygenated air. Most of the lessons require just a few simple materials that are probably already in your classroom. In this kit, you will find a few additional materials that you might not have, including tree identification guides, hand lenses, tree cross sections and measuring tapes. We've also included a few non-fiction books to spark learning and inspire more investigation. Have fun exploring the outdoors!

BIRDS: Unlike many other types of wildlife, we can often observe birds just by looking out our windows. By learning about birds outside the classroom and in the local community, students can acquire an increased understanding about the lives of birds, as well as the animal kingdom, in general. This kit focuses on basic observation skills with binoculars, and on learning about the fascinating 'backyard birds' that share our neighborhood habitats. The curricula in this kit are borrowed from Mass Audubon and the Taconic Education Center. We've included most of the materials you will need to complete the activities, including kid friendly bird guides, feathers, binoculars and a few fiction and non-fiction books to spark further learning. Happy birding!!

INSECTS: From the tiniest sidewalk crack to the slightly overgrown lawn, it's hard to find a place where insect life doesn't abound! These fascinating, often misunderstood creatures are right outside (and sometimes inside) our doors, waiting to be studied! The lesson plans in this kit were obtained from a variety of sources, including the Cayuga Nature Center, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science's, Hands on Nature and the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. We 've included some background information on insects and most of the materials you will need to complete the activities, including bug boxes, bug nets, common insect identification guides and a few fiction and non-fiction books to spark further learning.

THE PRIVATE EYE CURRICULUM: From the Private Eye Website: The Private Eye is a program about the drama and wonder of looking closely at the world, thinking by analogy, changing scale and theorizing. Designed to develop critical thinking skills, creativity and scientific literacy - across subjects - it's based on a simple set of tools that produce "gifted" results. Hands on, investigative, The Private Eye - using everyday objects, a jeweler's loupe, and simple questions - accelerates science, writing, art, math and social studies, as well as vocational and technological education.

For more information about our programs, please contact:
Environmental Educator Mary Downey
518-279-1155 or mary.downey@parks.ny.gov

Key BCA Criteria:

-Migratory concentration site

-Diverse species concentration site

-Species at risk site

The Grafton Lakes BCA is within Grafton Lakes State Park. The forest community consists primarily of beech-maple mesic, hemlock-northern hardwood, and spruce-northern hardwood forests but also boasts over 70 acres of wetlands as well as over 300 acres of lakes and associated shorelines. Grafton Lakes BCA is a stopover site for Neotropical migratory songbirds especially forest dwelling migrants during both spring and fall migrations. The site supports a diversity of birds associated with upland forest. It is also a significant site for forest breeding raptors such as the state species of special concern Cooper's Hawk (possible breeder) and Red-shouldered Hawk (probable breeder).

Download a copy of the BCA map.

Deer and small game hunting are allowed in season. Hunting permit dates run coincide with the NYS DEC hunting permit dates.

A valid hunting license is required to obtain a Grafton Lakes hunting permit.
2020 Hunting Permit Procedure for Grafton Lakes, Cherry Plain and Bennington Battlefield
Renewals - If you have a hunting permit from within the last 2 years and would like to renew it, please call (518-279-1155) or email ( laura.weir@parks.ny.gov & melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov the park office for us to renew your permit.

New Permits - If you have not had a park hunting permit within the last 2 years or would like to obtain one, please complete the hunting permit (PDF provided) and return it to the park office via fax (518-244-5157), email ( laura.weir@parks.ny.gov & melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov) or mail P.O. Box 163, Grafton, NY 12082. Please also include a copy of your current hunting license with the permit and provide contact information for where you'd like the permit returned to you (fax, mail, email). Once we receive it, we will validate it and issue you a new permit.

Any questions please call the park office at 518-279-1155 or email laura.weir@parks.ny.gov & melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov.

Hunters must sign in and out of the park at the office daily when hunting within the boundaries of the park.

Hunting is not permitted within 500 feet of any building, road, playground, or parking lot, and all trails are considered safety zones where hunting is not allowed.

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Grafton Lakes State Park, on the forested plateau between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys, includes six ponds and nearly 2500 acres. Long Pond has a large, sandy beach, which is a popular summer attraction. Anglers can go after rainbow and brown trout in Long, Second and Shaver Pond.

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Hiking
Biking
Fishing
Boating
Beach for swimming

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Moreau Lake State Park's lake lies amid hardwood forests, pine stands, and rocky ridges. Shady groves of trees shelter picnic grounds and a pavilion overlooking the lake. Wooded campgrounds are quiet and secluded, offering facilities for group campers, as well as tent and trailer sites. Two pavilions, each with a 120-person capacity and a 20'x30' tent which can accommodate up to 75 people, may be reserved on a daily basis. The sandy beach, nature, hiking and cross-country ski trails, opportunities for boating, fishing and ice fishing, and proximity to the Saratoga Springs and Lake George areas make the park attractive to visitors.

In the summer, beach lounges, beach umbrella, and fishing gear can be rented. In the winter, snowshoes are available for rent daily.

Please note: We do not allow Campers, Motorhomes, Trailers or horse trailers down at the beach on weekends and holidays Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Located on the beach road is our vacation rental. The Lake Shore Cottage provides everything from a refrigerator, stove, dishes, and utensils to a screened porch, bathroom with shower, bedding, pillows, and a cozy fireplace.

See calendar of events for program information. Programs are weather permitting and are subject to change. Please call the park office to confirm event date, time and location. There is a program fee of $2 adults and children and $1 for seniors.

Pavilion Information
Moreau Lake has three pavilions/tents. Prices range from $100 to $150 and can accommodate 60 to 120 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.

Shelter and Tent Rental Information

New! Moreau Lake State Park has 7 accessible campsites intended for use by persons with disabilities. At least one member of a camping party must be in need of the accommodation. The sites will support power equipment for those with a legitimate medical need (documentation from a physician is required). Please contact the Park Manager for more information at 518-793-0511.

Current Water Quality - Beach Results

2019 Geocache Challenge

Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Vehicle Entrance Fee

5/5 - 5/25 (collected weekends & holidays) - $6/car
5/26 - 9/3 (collected daily) - $8/car
9/4 - 10/8 (collected weekends & holidays) - $6/car

Camping

$18 per night weekday rate (Sun-Thurs)
$22 per night weekend rate (Fri-Sat)
$2.75 Walk-in Charge
$4 per night weekend Fee on Friday/Saturday and Holidays
$9 Reservation Fee charged by Reserve America
2 Tents, 2 Cars, 6 People, up to 2 household pets or 1 Camper, 1 Tent, 6 People, up to 2 household pets Must bring proof of rabies vaccination for all pets (NOT TAGS)

$5 Non-NYS resident additonal fee

Group Camping: 6 cars, 8 tents, 35 people, 2 pets permitted
Sunday-Thursday group camping is $75 a night, Friday and Saturday its $95 a night.

Reservations

For Reservations Contact: Reserve America 1-800-456-CAMP(2267)
www.reserveamerica.com
*Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend stays*

Cottages

Cottages: Rented on a weekly basis only - Friday to Friday

Lakeshore Cottage: Sleeps 6 people, 2 cars, no pets/ no smoking/no tents or campers allowed
$100 Security Deposit Req.
5/3 - 5/23: $400 per week
5/24 - 6/13: $575 per week
6/14 - 7/18: $800 per week
7/19 - 9/5: $1,000 per week
9/6 - 10/17: $400 per week

Campground Cottage: Sleeps 4 people, 2 cars, no pets/no smoking/no tents or campers allowed
$100 Security Deposit Req.
5/3 - 5/23: $400 per week
5/24 - 7/18: $525 per week
7/19 - 9/5: $650 per week
9/6 - 10/17: $400 per week

Cabins

Sunset Cabin: Sleeps 4
$100 Security Deposit Req.
5/3 - 5/23 - $300 per week
5/24 - 7/18: $425 per week
7/19 - 9/5: $550 per week
9/6 - 10/17: $300 per week

Non-NYS resident fee $25/week
Weekly rentals only Fri-Fri

Fishermen Cabin/Moose Cabin*/Pine Tree Cabin ( Sleeps 4)
5/2 - 5/22: $300 per week
5/23 - 7/17: $425 per week
7/18 - 9/4: $550 per week
9/5 - 10/16: $300 per week

Off-Season Fees
$40 per night

*Allows pets.

Bear Cabin/Eagle Cabin*/Deer Cabin ( Sleeps 6)

5/2 - 5/22: $375 per week
5/23 - 7/17: $450 per week
7/18 - 9/4: $575 per week
9/5 - 10/16: $375 per week

Off-Season Fees
$60 per night

*Allows pets.

Boat and Kayak Rental

$16/2 hours
$28/4 hours
+$25 cash security deposit required for all boat and kayak rentals.

Beach Lounges/Umbrellas

Lounge Chairs and Umbrellas: $8/day, each

Environmental Education Program Fees

Adults: $2
Children (under 12) & Seniors (over 62): $1
Special Programs & School Groups: $3/person

Friends Group Members: Free
If you paid the Vehicle Entrance Fee: Programs are free (excluding cost for kayak rentals)
Campers are charged for programs.

Equestrian Permits

Please see the following Application and Rules for an equestrian permit.

Seasonal Boat Storage Permits

$45

Snowshoe Rental

$5 per 1/2 day or $10 per day

Additional Documents

Maps

Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.

Key BCA Criteria:

- Migratory concentration site

- Diverse species concentration site

- Species at risk site

The Moreau Lake BCA is within Moreau Lake State Park. Moreau Lake BCA is a stopover site for Neotropical migratory songbirds especially forest dwelling migrants during both spring and fall migrations. The site supports a diversity of birds associated with upland forest. It is also a significant wintering site for the state and federally threatened Bald Eagle and regularly supports state threatened Pied-billed Grebe (possible breeder) and Northern Harrier (spring and fall migration); and state species of special concern Cooper's Hawk (possible breeder) and Red-shouldered Hawk (probable breeder).

Download a copy of the BCA map.

Deer hunting is permitted in a limited area in season. Moreau Lake State Park follows the dates of the New York State hunting seasons.

Hunting is not permitted within 500 feet of any building, road, playground, or parking lot, and all trails are considered safety zones where hunting is not allowed.

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Moreau Lake State Park's lake lies amid hardwood forests, pine stands, and rocky ridges. Shady groves of trees shelter picnic grounds and a pavilion overlooking the lake. Wooded campgrounds are quiet and secluded, offering facilities for group campers, as well as tent and trailer sites.

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Great Place to Picnic

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Saratoga Spa State Park, distinguished by its classical architecture and listed as a National Historic Landmark, is noted for its diverse cultural, aesthetic and recreational resources. In addition to the nationally-known Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Spa Little Theater, the National Museum of Dance, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the Gideon Putnam Resort and Roosevelt Baths and Spa, the park offers a multitude of traditional recreation opportunities.

The Peerless Pool Complex consists of a main pool with a zero-depth entry, separate slide pool with a 19' double slide and a children's wading pool with a mushroom fountain. The slide pool has a minimum height requirement of 48" tall. The Historic Victoria Pool is a smaller pool surrounded by arched promenades. Both pool areas include food and beverage services, showers, locker rooms and restrooms.

The Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course offers two beautiful golf courses; a championship 18-hole course and a challenging 9-hole course, complete with pro shop and restaurant. For more information and to reserve a tee time online visit: Saratoga Spa Golf

The Creekside Classroom is a four-season environmental education center where Park staff offer environmental education programs year-round, including school field trips, hikes, tours and snowshoe walks.

The gentle terrain offers picnic areas, shady stream side trails, suitable for the nature-lover or the casual walker, as well as certified running courses used by joggers and high school and college athletes. Winter activities include cross-country skiing on approximately 12 miles of trails, ice skating, ice hockey.

Pavilion Information
Saratoga Spa has ten pavilions. Prices range from $125 to $300 and can accommodate 50 to 250 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.

2019 Geocache Challenge

Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Hours of Operation

Saratoga Spa State Park operates year round. Park hours and facility operations (including swimming) are subject to change. Patrons are encouraged to contact the park directly to confirm operating hours before traveling.

Toll Booth Operation

May 2nd, 2020 through May 23rd, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (weekends)
May 23rd, 2020 through September 7th, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Daily, except for Special Events)
September 7th, 2019 through October 12th, 2020, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. (weekends & holidays)

Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center:

Tuesday - Thursday: 10am to 3pm

Friday - Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Putnams Restaurant: Open year round located in Hotel (518) 226-4719 or visit Putnam's Restaurant

Boat Launching (car top):

Gray's Crossing: Mid-April - Dec., 8 am - sunset, daily.
(Daily hours vary, weather permitting or time of year)

Driscoll Road: Mid-April - Dec. 8 AM-sunset, daily
(Daily hours vary, weather permitting or time of year)

Saratoga Boat Launch:
Year Round Weather Permitting *Sunrise to Sunset
Pay & Display Parking Kiosk - accepts credit cards and exact change

Catherine's in the Park Restaurant: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Operating hours coincide with golf course. Patrons are encouraged to contact restaurant directly to confirm operating hours before traveling. (518) 583-4657 or visit Catherine's in the Park

Golf courses: Championship18 hole and 9 hole executive open from March - late November, weather dependant. For reservations and golf course operating schedule please call (518) 584-2006 or visit Saratoga Spa Golf Proshop# (518) 584-2006 x10

Museum of Dance:
(518) 584-2225 or visit The National Museum of Dance
Hours change seasonally, Please call or check website.

Saratoga Auto Museum:
Open year round (518) 587-1935 or visit The Saratoga Auto Museum
January - March: Open Wednesday - Sunday
April - December: Open Tuesday - Sunday

Saratoga Performing Arts Center:
(518) 584-9330 or visit The Saratoga Performing Arts Center- SPAC for box office schedule details

Mineral Baths & Roosevelt Spa:
Open year-round. Please call (518) 226-4790 or visit The Roosevelt Spa

Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing:
During winter season. Snowshoe rentals available through Park Office open Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM Weekends 8 AM - 4 PM

Gideon Putnam Hotel: Open year round (518) 584-3000 or visit The Gideon Putnam

Home Made Theater:
Open Sept - May (518) 587-4427 or visit Homemade Theater for box office schedule details.

Hall of Springs - banquet facility:
Open year round (518) 583-3003 or visit Hall of Springs

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Snowshoe Rental

$5 per person less than 4 hours
$10 per person all day rental

Vehicle Entrance Fee

$10 per vehicle *Victorian pool additional fee
Special event vehicle use fee: $10
Non-Profit Buses: $35
Commercial Buses: $75
Not-for-Profit seasonal bus Permit: $150

Fee collected:
5/2 - 5/23, weekends
5/23 - 9/7, daily, 8:30am - 4:30pm (Except for special events)
9/7 - 10/12, weekends and holidays

Pool Admission

Victoria Pool
Adults: $8.00
Children (5-11 yrs): $4.00
Children (under 5 yrs): No Charge
Seniors (62 yrs & older, NYS Resident): $4.00 *$8 fee weekends & holidays

There is no fee for the Peerless Pool.

Wedding/Special Use Permit

$250
(Other special use permit fees vary by the activity or event)

Contact:
Sue Ward
518-584-2000 Ext. 112

Gideon Putnam Hotel

Hall of Springs - Banquet Facility

Golf

Saratoga Spa Golf Course

Homemade Theater

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

Mineral Baths- Roosevelt Spa

Mineral Baths- Roosevelt Spa

National Museum of Dance

National Museum of Dance

Saratoga Auto Museum

Saratoga Auto Museum

Register Today! Classes are filling up fast!

To register call 518-584-2000 Ext 116 or email allison.schweizer@parks.ny.gov

Grades: Adaptable from Pre-K-8th Grade

Length: 1-2 hours

Group Size: Classes must be limited to 25 children per instructor.Price: $3 per student, due upon day of visit. Parking fees vary. The Park Naturalist will help select the best parking option for your group.

State Parks has launched a grant program to provide transportation funding assistance to schools for field trips to State Parks. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
Exploring the Outdoors (K-2 only):
An introduction to the five senses for the youngest students. Students will smell spruce needles and wildflowers, listen for crickets and birds, and learn to use their eyes like owls. The hands-on class will encourage young students to enjoy and appreciate the great outdoors.
Stream Exploration:
Students will get a close-up, hands-on introduction to the creatures that live in Geyser Creek. During this lesson, students will measure the stream's depth and flow, suvey aquatic life, and observe and identify some of their finds. Students will also learn to measure the health of a stream through their observations.

Hug a Tree and Survive:

This program teaches children how to survive in the woods should they become lost. This program is also available to private groups and clubs. The program is appropriate for children 6 to 12, and lasts approximatley 45 minutes. The program includes a video and demonstrations. Each child receives a survival pack with their own safety whistle.
A Taste of History:
A guided tour of our famous springs and "spouters." This class introduces students to the importance of their local history. Students will taste mineral springs, learn about geology and discover the folklore of Saratoga Springs. Each student will receive a free tasting cup. Paired with a picnic, this tour makes a great year-end field trip!
Winter Challenges and Snowshoeing Lesson:
Students will learn about various types of snowshoes and the history of their use. After a beginner's snowshoe lesson, the class takes to the woods and learns about the challenges of winter survival while looking for tracks and signs of local wildlife.
Key BCA Criteria:
- Migratory concentration site

- Diverse species concentration site

The Saratoga Spa BCA is located within Saratoga Spa State Park. During spring and fall migration, birds concentrate in the wetlands associated with Geyser and Kayaderosseras Creeks. Of 75 Neotropical migratory songbird species that breed in New York, 54 have been observed within the park. One-hundred seventy bird species in total have been identified within the park, and 97 of these species have been noted as breeders within the park. The BCA lies within Bird Conservation Region 13, and 14 of 15 regional Responsibility Species have been recorded breeding here.

Download a copy of the BCA map.

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Free summer reading programs and events!
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Art Programs!

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Calendar of Events - CREATE Community Studios

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