Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• 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)

• 2020 Swimming 
  Peerless & Victoria Pools
  July 3 - September 7
  

  10am - 6pm
• 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

• 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.
• Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center:
  Fall Hours
  Tuesday - Thursday: 10am to 3pm
  Friday - Sunday: 10am to 4pm
  Closed on Mondays
• Putnams Restaurant: Open year round located in Hotel (518) 226-4719 or visit Putnam's Restaurant
• 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
• 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 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

• Gideon Putnam Hotel

• Hall of Springs - Banquet Facility

• Hall of Springs

• Golf

• Saratoga Spa Golf Course

• Homemade Theater

• 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

Maps

• Saratoga Spa Trail Map (pdf)
• Saratoga Spa Trail Map 2 (pdf)
• Saratoga Spa State Park Map (pdf)
• Saratoga Spa 5 Mile Trail Map (pdf)
• Disc Golf Map (pdf)
• Winter Sports Map (pdf)

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.