Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

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Address
Geyser Loop Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saratoga/Capital District Region

Latitude 43.050918

Longitude -73.804359

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General Information: (518) 610-6906
Secondary Phone: (518) 584-2535

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The Creekside Classroom is a four-season environmental education center located in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park. The Classroom sits on the bank of Geyser Creek and provides a central location to explore the park's unique resources, including naturally spouting mineral springs, twelve miles of forested trails, playgrounds and a large picnic area. Park staff offer environmental education programs year-round, including school field trips, hikes, tours and snowshoe walks.

The Classroom features an outdoor fire pit, indoor woodstove, bird feeder viewing area and interpretive signage, as well as a projector and screen for presentations. It is available for use by schools, clubs and non-profits. For more information about the Creekside Classroom or to book an education program, please call Environmental Educator Alli Schweizer at (518) 584-2535 Ext. 111.

Field Trips/Connect Kids

Hours of Operation

Wednesday - Sunday: 10am to 4pm

WEEKEND HOURS:Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m.

Friday
11a.m. and 2p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Saturday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Sunday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Mineral Springs TourJoin a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom.

BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd:Mineral Springs Tours will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at:11a.m, 12p.m, 1p.m, 2p.m, 3p.m.

WEEKEND HOURS:Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m.

Friday
11a.m. and 2p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Saturday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

Sunday
11a.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
1p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour
3p.m.: Mineral Springs Tour

BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd:Mineral Springs Tours will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at:11a.m, 12p.m, 1p.m, 2p.m, 3p.m.

Thu 14 Aug

Hug A Tree and Survive!
Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

(518) 810-6906

Do you know what to do if you find yourself lost in the woods? Find out during this dynamic program for ages 5-15. Participants will watch a short video, make a survival pack and hike to a nearby waterfall. This program lasts one hour. Registration is required. Please call or text the Park Educator at (518) 810-6906 to register.

Registration: Required

Fri 15 Aug

Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, August 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise speci-fied.

Fri 15 Aug

Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, August 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

Fri 15 Aug

Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, August 15, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

Sat 16 Aug

ID A Tree
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center

Join an educator on a slow nature stroll to identify some of the park's magnificent trees!

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