At the intersection of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and State Route 146, heading west towards the Town of Altamont, the office is located about a quarter of a mile to the right, before the main entrance to Tawasentha Park, which is on the left side of State Route 146. 

From Guilderland Center heading east towards Route 20 (Western Avenue), the office is located about an eighth of a mile to the left, past the main entrance to Tawasentha Park, which is on the right side of State Route 146. 

The Parks and Recreation office is open 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. 

Physical location and mailing address; 
181 State Route 146
Altamont, NY 12009

Phone: (518) 456-3150 / Fax: (518) 456-3156

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. The office is closed on Saturday, Sunday and during Town of Guilderland Holidays.

The Parks and Recreation web pages provide various resources that provide information on our parks, park trails and programs that are offered. Visit our Activities, Events and Programs page to view the most up to date information. There are links to our fillable pdf forms, related websites, youth sports leagues, etc. 

To register for recreational camps and programs, visit GuilderlandRec.com.

Town residents can pick up a Town Park/Transfer Station sticker at our office. Stickers are also made available to town residents at Town Hall and the Transfer Station locations. Residents will need their vehicle registration in order to receive a sticker. Stickers are provided at no cost to the resident. Our current stickers are valid through the end of the 2027 calendar year. For more information, visit our Forms & Permits web page, Resident Park/Transfer Station Sticker.

We also offer the following resources at our Parks & Recreation office:

• Summer program brochures (generally available by April)
• Hiking trail maps for Tawasentha Park and the Winter Recreation Area
• Pool Pass - Family and individual passes are available for purchase each spring.
• Request for Facilities Use/Know the Rules Form to rent a pavilion or picnic area at Tawasentha Park
• Field Use Permit and related documents for Nott Road field rentals
• Hometown Heroes Sponsorship form
• Maps of Guilderland
• Community Garden Plot Request form
• Resources on gardening, tick protection, soil basics, etc.
• Camp Proposal form (for individuals interested in offering a camp program)
• Summer Employment forms

Our Forms & Permits web page has a complete listing of forms, many are available to electronically fill out, print, date and sign. 

The Town parks and related sites are listed as follows:

• Abele (McKownville) Park
• Community Gardens
• DiCaprio Park
• Dog Park
• Firefighters Memorial (Dibella)
• Keenholts Park
• Nott Road Park
• Tawasentha Park
• Tawasentha Park Pool
• Western Turnpike Golf Course
• Winter Recreation Area (PDF)
• Hiking Trails

For directions, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 518-456-3150.

Winter weather enthusiasts can take advantage of the town's park system, with sledding and snow tubing opportunities at the Winter Recreation Area located approximately 1/8-mile past the entrance to Tawasentha Park. There are groomed cross country ski trails located at Guilderland's Western Turnpike Golf Course and snowshoe and cross-country skiing opportunities are available at various Town of Guilderland ungroomed trail systems. 

Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals are available to Town of Guilderland residents, at a nominal fee. Rentals can be secured at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 181 State Route 146, Altamont, 12009.  Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm. The office is closed on weekends and holidays. Proof of residency is required at the time of the rental request. Visit our Activities, Events and Programs web page for more information on seasonal recreational rentals.

Cross-Country Ski Rental 

There are a handful of skis, ski poles and ski boots ranging from youth to adult sizes to select from.    

Fee

•  $12.00 per set, per day
• A set includes a pair of skis, poles and ski boots

 Western Turnpike Golf Course Ski Trail Map 

Snowshoe Rental

We have a range of snowshoes from youth to adult sizes to select from.

Fee

• $8.00 per set, per day
• A set includes a pair of snow shoes 

Tawasentha Park is open year-round from 8:00am to dusk. Residents with a park permit are allowed to enter the park at no charge. Non-residents may be subject to a daily fee of $10.00 on weekdays and $20.00 on weekends and holidays, per vehicle.

Day Camp

The Guilderland Parks and Recreation Department offers a half-day Summer Camp program located at Tawasentha Park, starting at 8:30am and ending at 11:45am for children 5 to 13 years of age. Transportation to and from Tawasentha Park is offered to registrants, in weekly increments, for the 6-week duration of the summer camp program. A nominal fee is charged for each weekly registration. There are 4 designated school buses, each having specific bus routes with pick-up and drop-off points throughout the bus route. Bus routes may vary each year based on day camp enrollment.  

Campers may enroll in swimming lessons as part of their day camp experience. Enrollment is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis for Guilderland residents; registrants must commit to a two-week day camp session to take swimming lessons. 

We also offer a 1/2 Day Camp program for Students With Disabilities, which operates in conjunction with the Guilderland Central School District. The camp's theme is to promote fun, physical fitness, social enrichment, outdoor life, and artistic creation. Bus transportation is provided for the 6 weeks of the summer day camp.

Students who are 14 or 15 years old may participate in the Junior Volunteer Counselor (JVC) program. To learn more about our Summer Day Camp program and offerings, please visit our Parks & Recreation Activities, Events & Programs web page.

Sports Camps

In addition to the Day Camp, we offer Sports Camps for every imaginable sports activity. From archery to football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, cross-country running, golf, tennis, gymnastics, and volleyball. Many of our own Guilderland teachers direct these specialty camps at our community and school facilities. Sports Camps are not limited to summer. There are offerings throughout the year, mostly during the school system's Winter and Spring break sessions.

Enrichment Camps

A wide variety of Enrichment Camps are offered during the summer. From baking camps such as our very popular "Creative Cupcake Wars!" and "Books & Cooks" to exploratory programs such as "Archaeology - Roman Empire", "Under the Sea Camp" and "Zoology"; many of these camps were offered during the 2025 season. There are several offerings for children interested in music, arts & crafts and video gaming.  Many of our own Guilderland teachers and teachers aides instruct these specialty programs. 

Brochures

Summer Camp brochures, which include information about Tawasentha's 1/2 Day Camp, as well as, Sports and Enrichment Camps, are sent via backpack mail through the schools to Guilderland residents at the end of March and/or early April each year. Brochures are also available for pickup at the local libraries and at the Parks and Recreation office. 

An electronic flip book version of the brochure is also made available online at our Recreation Website generally beginning in April.

The GPAC summer performance series will be celebrating its 47th season in 2026. Performances are generally held on Thursday evenings during the months of June, July and August. Theater and music performances are open to the public at no cost; donations to support various GPAC events are gratefully accepted. GPAC is located at Tawasentha Park, 188 State Route 146. Most performances begin at 7:30 pm. Many venues also have food trucks on-site for patrons to grab a bite. 

There is seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket for your added comfort. Some picnic tables are located near the stage, but there is limited seating.

Our yearly Concert Schedule is generally made available online in the Spring of each year, before the season begins. 

For more information, call 518-456-3150.

Seasonal Hours of Operation

The pool opens around mid-June each year, weather permitting, and closes around Labor Day each year. The pool is open to Town of Guilderland residents and their non-resident guests from 12:00pm (noon time) to 7:00pm Monday through Friday, and 11:30am to 7:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on Pool hours, lap swim times, pool guidelines and fees, visit our Tawasentha Pool webpage. 

Day Passes 

Public open swim fees are structured as follows:

• A resident can bring up to two non-resident guests. A resident family can bring up to five non-resident guests (for example - family from out of town). Non-residents are not permitted without being a gest of a Town of Guilderland resident. 
• ID is required to show proof of residency
  • Resident fees 
    • $6 for adults 
    • $4 for children ages 5 to 14
    • Free for Seniors aged 60+/Children under 5
  • Non-Resident fees(Guest of a Guilderland Resident) 
    • $8 for adults
    • $6 for children 5 to 14
    • $4 for Seniors age 60+/Children under 5 

Season Passes

Season passes are only issued to Town of Guilderland residents. Proof of residency is required before a season pass can be issued.

• Season Passes can be purchased at the Guilderland Parks and Recreation Department or directly at the pool. 
  • Family pass $140 - includes members of a household
  • Individual pass $80

Residents can purchase passes at the Parks and Recreation Office, located at 181 State Rt 146, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm.  Cash, check and credit card transactions are accepted. A 3.0% processing fee is applied to all credit card transactions. 

Season passes can also be purchased at the Tawasentha Park Pool building during public swim hours. Cash and check payments are accepted at this location. Credit card purchases cannot be processed at the pool building. Proof of Residency is required at the time of purchase. 

Lost & Found

The phone number for the pool and lost and found is 518-456-3150.

Facility rentals are available to Town of Guilderland residents from May 1 – October 31, Monday – Sunday, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations for a specific calendar year begin on the first business day of January. Pool Cabana rentals are only available during the open pool season. 

To reserve a facility, residents must complete and submit the Request for Use of Facilities Form/Know the Rules and remit with full payment (credit card, check, or cash) to the Parks and Recreation Department. An Alcoholic Beverage, Beer & Wine Permit, can be obtained for an additional $12.00 fee. An approved rental agreement and alcohol permit (if purchased) must accompany the person/resident responsible for the event. 

Please note that pool admission fees are not included with pavilion rental fees.  

Visit the Facility & Picnic Area Rentals section of our website to learn more. 

Contact the Guilderland Parks and Recreation office at 518-456-3150. Leagues and organizations wishing to rent fields must fill out a Request for Field Permit (PDF) and a Leagues and Organization Agreement and provide an insurance binder prior to using the fields. The Town charges a fee for the use of the Nott Road fields (soccer, softball, etc.).

For more information, please see Nott Road Park Guidelines for Usage (PDF).

Dogs are allowed in all Town parks and hiking trails.  All dogs must be kept on leash at all times. Town regulations also require the removal of dog excrement from the trails and other park locations.

Pursuant to the Town of Guilderland Department of Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations (Section VII) (PDF), all animals shall be kept on a leash at all times in Town parks pursuant to Town Code Section 120-19. Dog excrement shall be removed immediately and properly disposed of in a sanitary manner.

The Town opened the Dog Park at Nott Road Fields, a large fenced-in area, where dogs can run off-leash and socialize with other dogs. The Dog Park is restricted to Town of Guilderland residents only and you must have a current valid dog license. Dog Park tags are available at the Town Clerk's office. See Dog Park Rules for more information. 

Dog Licenses can be obtained at the Town Clerk's office at Town Hall, 2nd floor. Dog park hours are 8:00am to dusk. From late October until April, one section of the park will be lit until 7:00pm. The Dog Park is partially plowed in the winter to allow vehicle access and has benches and a picnic table nearby.

Dog licensing registration and the associated fees can be found on the Town Clerk's web page. There are links made available to application and permit forms, as well as, Rabies Clinic information. The Town Clerk's office is located at Guilderland Town Hall, 2nd floor. 

For questions call: 518-356-1980

Pursuant to the Town of Guilderland Department of Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations (Section VII) (PDF), all animals shall be kept on a leash at all times in Town parks pursuant to Town Code Section 120-19. Dog excrement shall be removed immediately and properly disposed of in a sanitary manner.

The Town opened the Dog Park at Nott Road Fields, a large fenced-in area, where dogs can run off-leash and socialize with other dogs. The Dog Park is restricted to Town of Guilderland residents only and you must have a current valid dog license. Dog Park tags are available at the Town Clerk's office. See Dog Park Rules for more information. 

Dog Licenses can be obtained at the Town Clerk's office at Town Hall, 2nd floor. Dog park hours are 8:00am to dusk. From late October until April, one section of the park will be lit until 7:00pm. The Dog Park is partially plowed in the winter to allow vehicle access and has benches and a picnic table nearby.

On the Parks & Recreation website, go to Carl J Walters Tawasentha Park. Within that section is information on the park, fitness court, park pool and trail maps. 

A map of the cross-country ski trails located at Western turnpike Golf Course is located within the Activities, Events and Programs page, recreational rentals section. 

Visitthe Community Gardens web page for information on Guilderland's Community Garden, obtain forms/applications to request a plot, general gardening information, etc. 

You can contact the Western Turnpike Golf Course Pro Shop at 518-456-0786. Golf membership renewals for 2026 are now available. For more information, go to the Western Turnpike Golf Course website.

Bring in two forms of identification to the pro shop at Western Turnpike Golf Course. A utility bill or tax bill and your license or passport are sufficient. Refer to the Town of Guilderland's Western Turnpike Golf Course webpage for more information.

Please contact the Pro Shop at 518-456-0786, if you have additional questions.