Welcome to Clifton Park
Clifton Park is a suburban town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2020 population was 38,209 and is approximately 50 square miles in size.
The name is derived from an early land patent. The town is in the south part of the county and is located approximately 12 miles north of Albany, 7 miles northeast of Schenectady, and 10 miles south of Saratoga Springs. Recognized for our outstanding quality of life, smart growth practices, numerous parks, extensive recreation programs, a 15 mile trail network, the Clifton Common sports complex (host to a variety of national, state and regional tournaments), the excellent Shenendehowa School S…
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Town of Clifton Park Designated as a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community
Information & Town News
Composting Pilot Program Sponsored by the Clifton Park GREEN Committee
Information & Town News
Route 146 Mobility and Safety Improvements to Begin this Summer
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A Message from the Department of Building and Development
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSING TO AMEND CHAPTERS 152 AND 153 OF TOWN CODE TO PROHIBIT USE OF E-BIKES IN TOWN NATURE PRESERVES AND TOWN PARKS
May 13, 2025
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK COUNTY OF SARATOGA STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSING TO AMEND CHAPTERS 152 AND 153 OF TOWN CODE TO PROHIBIT USE OF E-BIKES IN TOWN NATURE PRESERVES AND TOWN PARKS
Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Clifton Park will conduct a public hea…
Town Pools to Open Beginning May 25th, 2025 Learn to Swim classes offered in July
May 13, 2025
The Town of Clifton Park will be opening the Town pools beginning on Memorial Day weekend and the popular Learn to Swim program will return with two sessions of classes. Registration is open. The schedule for each pool will be the following: 1. Country Knolls- May 25th - August 17th 2. Barney Ro…
Town of Clifton Park Designated as a Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community
May 13, 2025
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the Town of Clifton Park achieved Bronze certification in the latest round of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Certification program. The program supports local efforts across the state to meet the economic, soci…
Composting Pilot Program Sponsored by the Clifton Park GREEN Committee
May 9, 2025
There are still a few spots left to join the GREEN Committee's Composting program. Sign up today!
Route 146 Mobility and Safety Improvements to Begin this Summer
May 5, 2025
UPDATE from NYS DOT: NY Route 146 Mobility and Safety Improvements (NYSDOT Contract D265358)
We are pleased to advise you that work on the above-referenced project has started and Lane Closures are scheduled to begin in July.
The project entails a range of vital improvements. The…
A Message from the Department of Building and Development
May 1, 2025
A message from the Department of Building and Development
A building permit is required for swimming pools and hot tubs, and all required inspections (conducted by the Building Department) must be conducted and APPROVED prior to use per New York State Law.
The health and safety of…
What's Happening Around Town
Repair Cafe
17 May 2025 /
10:00 AM
Explore the Erie Canal Bus Trip
17 May 2025 /
07:30 AM
Textiles and Clothing Styles of the 1820s
16 May 2025 /
07:00 PM