City of Schenectady Park Summer Recreation & Enrichment Programs
(Presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady)
~Summer 2025 Opening Dates Coming Soon!~
Please note: An adult swimmer is classified as anyone 18 years or older
Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady
Parks Supervisor - (518) 374-4714
Summer Pool Director - Julie Rouse (518) 374-4714
Central Park
Central Park, Schenectady 12309
Pool Information
DATES TBA
Open Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday from 12:30pm-6:30pm.
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-6:00pm.
All swimmers ages 16+ must have a photo ID.
All swimmers ages 0-5 must have an adult swimmer in the water with them.
All swimmers ages 6-12 must have an adult in the pool area, on deck with them. All swimmers ages 13-17 MUST have a parent/guardian fill out a registration form to swim. These will be kept on file at the pool. No EXCEPTIONS.
Any swimmers requiring a flotation device must have an adult in the water with them.
Hillhurst Park
Campbell Ave, Schenectady 12306
Park Programming
DATES TBA
Wrap-around Service Hours:
Monday- Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
We will provide recreational/educational opportunities for youth to enjoy by involving them in constructive programs and activities, encouraging them to interact positively with others, develop significant adult relationships and acquire skills. To help to increase their reading skills and educational success we will encourage youth to complete at least five books over the summer. Youth will participate in reading club, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, sports clinics, field games, healthy habits nutrition education, character programs, education enrichment programs, science projects, yoga, nature walks, high yield learning games and themed weeks throughout the summer. Daily clean-ups will be scheduled to keep the parks clean and free of debris.
We will offer family activities such as an ice cream social, BBQ and final awards celebration to encourage family bonding. Summer lunch program is provided by SICM at each site Monday - Friday. For more information call 518-374-4714.
Quackenbush Park
Forest Rd, Schenectady 12303
Pool Information
DATES TBA
(closed July 4th)
Open Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm.
Saturdays 12:00pm-6:00pm.
CLOSED Sundays.
All swimmers ages 16+ must have a photo ID.
All swimmers ages 0-5 must have an adult swimmer in the water with them.
All swimmers ages 6-12 must have an adult in the pool area, on deck with them. All swimmers ages 13-17 MUST have a parent/guardian fill out a registration form to swim. These will be kept on file at the pool. No EXCEPTIONS.
Any swimmers requiring a flotation device must have an adult in the water with them.
Park Programming
DATES TBA
Wrap-around Service Hours:
Monday- Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
We will provide recreational/educational opportunities for youth to enjoy by involving them in constructive programs and activities, encouraging them to interact positively with others, develop significant adult relationships and acquire skills. To help to increase their reading skills and educational success we will encourage youth to complete at least five books over the summer. Youth will participate in reading club, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, sports clinics, field games, healthy habits nutrition education, character programs, education enrichment programs, science projects, yoga, nature walks, high yield learning games and themed weeks throughout the summer. Daily clean-ups will be scheduled to keep the parks clean and free of debris.
We will offer family activities such as an ice cream social, BBQ and final awards celebration to encourage family bonding. Summer lunch program is provided by SICM at each site Monday - Friday. For more information call 518-374-4714.
Front Street Pool
Front Street, Schenectady 12305
Pool Information
DATES TBA
Open Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm.
Saturdays 12:00pm-6:00pm.
CLOSED Sundays.
All swimmers ages 16+ must have a photo ID.
All swimmers ages 0-5 must have an adult swimmer in the water with them.
All swimmers ages 6-12 must have an adult in the pool area, on deck with them. All swimmers ages 13-17 MUST have a parent/guardian fill out a registration form to swim. These will be kept on file at the pool. No EXCEPTIONS.
Any swimmers requiring a flotation device must have an adult in the water with them.
Steinmetz Park
Park Programming
DATES TBA
Monday- Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
We will provide recreational/educational opportunities for youth to enjoy by involving them in constructive programs and activities, encouraging them to interact positively with others, develop significant adult relationships and acquire skills. To help to increase their reading skills and educational success we will encourage youth to complete at least five books over the summer. Youth will participate in reading club, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, sports clinics including, field games, healthy habits nutrition education, character programs, education enrichment programs, science projects, yoga, nature walks, high yield learning games and themed weeks throughout the summer. Daily clean-ups will be scheduled to keep the parks clean and free of debris.
We will offer family activities such as an ice cream social, BBQ and final awards celebration to encourage family bonding. Summer lunch program is provided by SICM at each site Monday - Friday. For more information call 518-374-4714.