March 11, 2010 Moriello Rink is now closed for the season, we hope you enjoyed its use, suggestions are always welcome for next season's use! Pickleball in the 4-H Building, at the Ulster County Fairgrounds will be concluding on Tuesday March 30, the Tuesday schedule is between 2-6pm for all ages! The Thursday session is from 2-9pm, all ages! The outdoor courts at Hasbrouck Park, in the Village, will re-open soon! Summer Camp 2010 will be offered at the Sports & Recreation Park across from the Ulster County Fairgrounds. The YMCA will be administering the program, three two week sessions will be offered, please refer to this site for updates, registration information, cost and specific dates. Information will also be available in the New Paltz Times which comes out weekly on Thursdays! The Sports & Recreation Park will also be hosting Spring Volleyball and Summer Coed Softball, players and teams contact Parks & Recreation 255-1512 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Women & Men's Adult Softball are offered by the New Paltz Adult Softball, men's contact is Jim Tinger This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   women's contact is Diane Fox 674-7596 Spring Programming at the Community Center has begun, some new programs have been added and many of the winter programs will continue into the spring. Youth Programming at the Community Center will not be offered March 29-April 2 due to Spring Break, the Youth Center will be open during this period! Please refer to the Community Center Link for program offerings and schedule!

The pool opens on Memorial Day Weekend and remains open on weekends until school is out.    It then is open daily thru labor day, 12pm to 7:30pm.

For 3 Tuesdays; August 11, 17 & 25th, Moriello Pool will be free to Town and Village residents.  Proof of residency is required.

Moriello Pool is operated by the Town of New Paltz, Moriello Pool and Park is owned by the Town and Village of New Paltz. For seasonal rates and more information, call 255.1700.

The Senior Committee meet the first Thursday of each month at the Town Hall and eventually will conduct their meetings, activities and programs at the new Community Center when it opens, in March of 2009. The monthly meetings are initiated with a 1-3pm Diabetes lecture/information session followed by the Committee meeting. Contacts are, Fred and Beatrice Van Nostrand, 255-5094 or E-Mail,  phone the Recreation Dept.

Seniors are encouraged to visit this site and add information and significant, related news, including events and activities!

MISSION STATEMENT

The New Paltz Parks and Recreation Department is committed to giving residents of all ages the opportunity to participate in positive leisure activities, both passive and active, group and individual, by providing programs and facilities allowing for physical, social and mental interaction, enhancing the community's quality of life while preserving our natural environment.

FACILITIES

BMX Track - Bicycle Motorcross Racing - Located on Clearwater Road off Route 32 North, the track hosts practice runs, races and special events. Practice runs are held on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm and racing is done on Thursdays and Fridays. The track is the site of the New York State Qualifier Race and has hosted the Northeast Regionals. For detailed information, visit http://www.newpaltzbmx.net/.

Clearwater Park - Also located on Clearwater Road, the park is home to three youth baseball fields utilized by our recreational baseball leagues in the spring, summer and fall.

New Paltz Sports and Recreation Park - Also known as the Field of Dreams Project, upon completion the first approximate 35 acres will be the site of 4 tournament size softball fields, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a playground, concession and first aid station and restrooms. Currently we are using a $250,000 Land and Water Conservation grant awarded to New Paltz for the Sports and Recreation Park to assist in the installation of the first 2 ballfields. Additional funding is being generously supplied through the adult recreation leagues, specifically those involved with softball. Together with monies raised in the past through various fundraisers, one softball field will be ready for play in early Spring of 2009 with a second field ready by the latter part of the 09 Spring. The public is welcome to forward ideas, programs and comments, the park is evolving, be part of the development. The park will also offer ice skating on a shallow pond and sledding as well as a revival of the Winter Carnival. Volunteers are welcome!

Contact Information: Chuck Bordino Director of Parks and Recreation

Phone: 255-2512

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