Welcome to the Parks & Recreation Department!!

Winter Fun Runs -
**The Winter Fun Runs at Cliff Haven have been cancelled for the entire program. Due to the icy conditions at the park and the lack of snow we are unable to have a safe place for participants to run. We will try again next year!!**

Bowling- All areas of the Town will bowl at North Bowl Lanes on Sundays at 8:30 AM beginning January 8. This program will run for 8 weeks. The program is for all school aged children who are residents of the Town. There is no cost to the participants. Children can bowl up to three games and receive shoe rentals at no charge.

Snowmobile Safety Course: We will be offering a New York State Certified Snowmobile Safety Course on February 21 and 24 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Participants must attend both sessions. Youth between the ages of 10 and 18 must complete a Safety Training Course (New York State Law) in order to operate a snowmobile on any property other than their parents’ or guardians’. The program is open to any Clinton County Youth between the ages of 10 and 18. There is no fee for the course. To register, please, call us at 562-6860.

Open Family Swim Night:Our Family Swim night is every Friday night at the Wellness Center, at PARC at 295 New York Road! It will continue each Friday night through March from 7-9 pm. There is a $2 charge per person for all participants. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must bring their own towel and may use the locker rooms. There will be Certified Lifeguards on duty at all times.

Beartown Family Night: The Town of Plattsburgh and Town of Beekmantown are co-hosting two Family ski nights. Join us on February 20 and March 9 for free family skiing and snow tubing. Only snow tubes/inner tubes are permitted on the hill. No sleds are allowed.

Mission Statement

The Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and promoting a sense of community within the Town. In partnership with our citizens, we provide inclusive recreation program, facilities and leisure services and strive to respond to the changing needs within our community.

Goals

To achieve our mission, we will:

Provide recreational programs and services which will enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all community residents.
Maintain existing facilities, building and grounds to the highest safety standards while seeking opportunities for future development.
Provide qualified and professional staff to develop and administer programs and events.
Continue to collaborate with existing partnerships and actively search for other local organizations that have common goals to share programs and services.
Offer comprehensive, quality recreational programming to participants of varying age levels, physical abilities and unique interests.

Tobacco Free Policy

No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any Town owned or operated recreational facility, including all areas of park grounds, such as playground areas, spectator areas, athletic fields, park buildings, and all beach areas.