Welcome K9 Explosives Officer Lepa!

Special thanks to the City of Saratoga Police Department and their K9 Officers for joining the Rec Department on Wednesday, November 15th. Officer Dean Gaetano introduced us to their newest explosives canine, Lepa.

Everyone in attendance enjoyed meeting the K9 team and watching demonstrations.

Begin Your Ice Skating Journey With Us!

Intro to Ice Skating

All ages welcome

Fall Dates:

Nov 4 - Dec 16 (no Nov 25)

Sat - one hour between 11:15am-12:45pm

Nov 14 - Dec 19

Tues - one hour between 4:45-6:15pm

Winter Dates:

Jan 2 - Feb 6

Tues - one hour between 4:45-6:15pm

Jan 6 - Feb 10

Sat - one hour between 11:15am-12:45pm

Weibel Avenue Ice Rinks

30 Weibel Avenue

Coordinator: Jill Ramos

For additional information and to register visit us here.

See What's Hot in Our Winter Catalog!

Check out the line-up this coming Winter! Saratoga Rec Basketball will be here before you know it! View all favorites including Rec Youth Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Boxing, and more! Visit the Ice Rink for Intro to Ice Skating, and Fundamentals of Figure Skating.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for all program and registration information.

Curling Resumes November 17th!

Curling is making a comeback on Fridays in November.

Check out why this sport rocks! Click here for the schedule and additional information!

Pickleball Corner

November Workshops

Spots remain in all sessions!

Friday, November 24th

Adv Beg: 5:00-7:00pm

Beginner: 7:15-9:15pm

Ages 18+

Scott T. Johnson Recreation Center

15 Vanderbilt Avenue

Coordinator: Peter Bojarczuk

Certified Level 2 IPTPA Instructor

Click here for monthly Drop-In days/times, or visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click on the basketball.

Upcoming Events at the Rec Center and Ice Rink!

Concession Stand Opening November 18th!

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center Concession Stand is a popular destination for Basketball enthusiasts coming on Saturday mornings for our Rec Basketball program. Enjoy a varied menu of your favorite breakfast, lunch, and snack items.

Dates / Hours of Operation:

Saturdays - November 18- February 21

*Closed 12,23,12/30, and 1/13

*CASH ONLY*

Full and Part Time Employment Opportunities!

City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department

Full-Time Opportunity

Program Coordinator *Provisional

2023 Salary Starting $48,314

2024 Salary $49,281

Are you passionate about youth and recreational programming? This exciting opportunity may be just what you are looking for. See the Program Coordinator Vacancy Announcement for the position description and all details.

Interested? Please complete an employment application and submit by November 14th.

*A provisional appointment is pending the appropriate NYS Civil Service Exam announced and administered locally. The provisional appointee will be required to sign up to take the exam once it is announced, pay the exam fee (or fee waiver if applicable), pass the exam and rank in the top three (3) grades to secure a permanent appointment*

Handy With a Broom?

Rec Center Still Needs Weekend Help

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center is looking for a part-time cleaner to assist with maintaining the Scott T. Johnson Center on weekends only. Hours will vary according to season. Interested? Please complete an employment application and submit it by October 15th.

Monthly Drop In Calendars

Rec Center

Click on the calendar above to view.

Drop-In sessions at the Rec Center include Pickleball, Open Gym, Adult (17+) Basketball, use of our Fitness Room (17+), Racquetball, and Walking.

For additional information and future sessions visit us at SaratogaRec.com and click on the basketball!

Ice Rink

Click on the calendar above to view.

Open Curling returns in November!

Click here for more info!

A Drop-In Rec Card is required for all ice rink sessions except Family Skate and Open Public*. Visit our Drop In Rec Card page for more information and to register for a card today!

For additional information and future sessions visit us at SaratogaRec.com and click on the ice skate!

*City residents who show their Rec Card will receive the City rate.