AMSTERDAM CITY POOL
VETERANS FIELD
The City of Amsterdam owns & operates an Olympic sized pool during the summer months (July 1st through the end of August) for residents to use at their leisure.
The pool is an impressive 50 meters in length by 25 meters wide.
The pool is separated into an area 30 feet by 30 feet with a depth of 13 feet & another area that is 25 feet by 25 feet that reaches a depth of 3 feet. Both of these swimming areas are off to the side of the main swimming pool area.
Lifeguards are on duty at all times, if you are interested in working as a lifeguard at the city pool, please contact Rob Spagnola at (518) 841-4328.
Admission is $1.00
PER-PERSON * (Swimmers & Non-Swimmers)
Open seven days a week 11am-5pm
CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY!!
PACKAGE INCLUDES USE OF THE PAVILION, POOL & CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS. ALL AGES WELCOME!
FEE: $7 PER CHILD FOR A 3-HOUR PARTY
SOUTHSIDE BOAT LAUNCH
ERIE TERRACE
Launch into the beautiful Mohawk River at the Southside Boat Launch. Located at the end of Erie Terrace.
SIRCHIA PARK
BETWEEN GUY PARK AVENUE & DIVISION STREET
This park is dedicated to the memory of all veterans and in remembrance of Pvt. Frank J. Sirchia, an Amsterdam resident who died during the invasion on the beachhead at Normandy France, June 6th 1944. The park offers playground equipment as well as two basketball courts & a handball court.
SHUTTLEWORTH PARK
Crescent avenue at clizbe avenue
The park offers a playground, charcoal pits, public restrooms, tennis courts, pickle ball court, pavilions, playground & volleyball court. It also has two softball fields, courtesy of the Amsterdam Girls Softball League and is also the home of the Amsterdam Mohawks Collegiate Baseball Team. Over 80,000 people visit the park each year. Enjoy a beautiful mile-long walking path along the Chuctununda Creek, which includes a footbridge
SASSAFRASS PARK
40 HENRIETTA BOULEVARD
Established as a bird sanctuary by the Century Club of Amsterdam, this wooded area borders the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course and contains a wonderful large wooden playground constructed by volunteers in the community.
Explore today! Thank you Alexander Brittan & The Eagle Project for the trail updates & map!
Port jackson
BOCCE CLUB
Erie Terrace
On the south side of Amsterdam this beautiful bocce court is ideal for picnics, BBQ's & family gatherings.
Kirk Douglas Park
Across the amsterdam police station
Named after actor and former resident of Amsterdam, Kirk Douglas. This park is located in the heart of the city & adjacent to the scenic Chuchtunnanda Creek. The Park offers playground equipment, and sitting benched for all to enjoy.
ISABEL'S PARK
1466 MIDLINE ROAD
Isabel's field was originally dedicated to Alex Isabel, Amsterdam Native & former City Recreation Commissioner as well as a scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Team.
As time went on, the field because run-down, so Alex Isabel's nephew, Joseph Isabel (current 1st Ward Alderman & Amsterdam Recreation Committee Chairperson) renovated the field. He put up a new fence, dugout, grass & an infield and re-dedicated it to his parents, Guy & Ida Isabel.
He later added lights & a scoreboard. Joe's parents sponsored "Isabel's Wee Mens baseball Team" beginning in 1960. The officers of the Amsterdam youth Baseball Organization have since added a concession stand & additional baseball diamond, parking, playground area and a batting cage.
Isabel's Park is the current home of the Amsterdam Youth baseball League serving children ages 5-12.
5th Ward Park
66 DESTEFANO STREET
Located on the South Side of Amsterdam, the 5th Ward Park is adjacent to Barkley Elementary School. This park offers playground equipment, a basketball court, plenty of green space for your enjoyment and a football field for the Little Giants youth football program.
ARNOLD AVENUE PARK
Corner of Chestnut Street and Arnold Avenue
Neighborhood park that offers green space for play as well as a playground.
RIVERLINK PARK
MOHAWK river in the city of amsterdam
Overseen by the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation, this park offers a boat dock as well as fresh water & electrical power 240volt to 120volt for our visitors traveling along the River by boat. Docking is $1 per foot per day. Dock master and Riverlink cafe concessionaire Dan Nelli (518) 320-4868 can assist you with any inquiry you may have. The Riverlink Cafe is located on site that offers food & drinks for all of its visitors. Families are welcome as there is also a playground for children to enjoy throughout the summer. The Riverlink Park also plays host to several events throughout the summer months, including, The Riverlink Park Concert Series (www.riverlinkconcerts.com)& Movies in the Park. Other amenities included when docking are - bathrooms, shower and laundry facility.
Recreation
AMSTERDAM
+1.5188414369
61 Church Street Amsterdam NY 12010 US
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
coming again in 2018!
City of Amsterdam Recreation © 2014