Mark Gleason
General Manager
Phone: 518-270-3800 ext. 122

City Hall
2 Fifteenth Street, Room 6
Watervliet, NY 12189
Fax: 518-270-3838
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Responsibilities include:
Administer and oversee the City Municipal parks and recreation program and to support and promote recreation and parks activities for all residents of the City.

Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool

The City of Watervliet operates and maintains a municipal swimming pool that is open to residents of the City seven days a week (weather permitting) during the summer months. Resident ID cards are required. The phone number is 270-3823.

Pool Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: Open 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Friday: Open 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Lessons 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Senior Hour: Monday through Wednesday - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Saturday: Open 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Parks and Playgrounds

Seventh Street Park: This park is located in the area of Seventh Street and Second Avenue in the Port Schuyler section of the City. Park amenities include a basketball court, swings and playground apparatus, and a Spray Pool that is operated in the summer months, weekdays Monday through Friday.

Pershing Green Memorial Park: This park area, named after famed General "Black Jack" Pershing, is located in the area of Second Avenue and Fourth Street and has provided a park green space for several generations.

Reds Field: This playground and park area is located at Eighth Street and Third Avenue in the Port Schuyler section of the City. The park amenities include a baseball/softball field and a basketball court.

Clinton Park: Located at Clinton Street and Avenue A, this playground provides basketball courts, swings and a neighborhood Spray/Wading Pool for younger children that is operated during the summer months.

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Brotherhood Park: This park is the home of the Watervliet Little League. It is located at Twenty-Fifth Street and Sixth Avenue. The playground amenities at the facility include basketball courts and a spray pool.

The Dome: Also known as the Watervliet Veterans Memorial Recreational Facility, is an indoor facility that provides a year round location for recreational activities. The facility is located at Second Avenue and Thirteenth Street.

Mayor James Cavanaugh Hudson Shores Park: This park area is located along the Hudson River adjacent to I-787 and provides a river walk and fishing opportunities. Park hours are 9:00am to 9:00pm.

The 4th Street parking area in Watervliet is the northern terminus of the Hudson River Bike Path that runs from Corning Preserve in Albany to Watervliet. This section of the regional bike path system connects with sections through the City of Cohoes, along the Mohawk River in the Town of Colonie and westward to the Town of Niskayuna.

The City of Watervliet and the Combined Veterans Association of Watervliet sponsor an Annual Memorial Day Parade held on the day of the Monday holiday. The parade kicks off at 10:00am and proceeds from the Watervliet High School parking lot to 19th Street, east to 2nd Avenue, then south to 16th Street and ends at the Veteran's Memorial Park where a memorial service takes place honoring all veterans. Everyone is welcomed. Any person or any group wishing to participate in our annual parade may contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

The Arsenal City Run is a road race event that began in 1982 and has drawn runners from all rears of the region. It is a 5K race event, as well as a Fun Run for families and children. The 5K event is designated by the USATF Adirondack Association as the annual Championship race competition for both the Men's Open and Master's (over 40yrs) levels. This year the run will be held on Friday, September 24th beginning at 5:00 pm. More information can be obtained by calling the recreation department at 518-270-3800 ext. 113.

The City of Watervliet sponsors an Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00pm the Friday following Thanksgiving at Veteran's Memorial Park, located at 16th Street and 2nd Avenue. There will be Christmas caroling, refreshments and a souvenir tree ornament given to each family. Santa will be on hand for the children's enjoyment. Any questions about this event or any other event please contact the Parks and Recreation Department.