Grab a book, your sunglasses, sunscreen and a towel, it's time to soak up the summer rays in Saratoga County! Known as the "Summer Place to Be," Saratoga offers the perfect spots to relax and take a dip in the water.
We all look forward to that first plunge into refreshing waters after a cold winter in Upstate New York. Bring the kids to the splash pad or spend the day with friends poolside to catch up on what's what and look forward to a warm, soothing summer in Saratoga County.
Saratoga Spa State Park
Open year round and houses two swimming pools open to the public during the summer months beginning in late May until Labor Day.
Victoria Pool
Located near Catherine's and the Saratoga Spa Golf Course, Victoria Pool has a maximum capacity of 350 people. Showers, lockers and rest rooms are available. May 25th- June 26th: (weekends only) 10am-6pm. June 27th- September 7th: (daily) 10am-6pm
Adults- $8
Children- $4
Seniors- $4 (weekdays only, excluding holidays)
Peerless Pool
Located on East West Road, Use the northern entrance to the park, and follow the signs to Peerless Pool. June 27th- September 7th: 10am-6pm
Vehicle Entrance Fees
5/2-5/25 (weekends & holidays)- $10/car
5/26-9/7 (daily)- $10/car
9/8-10/12 (weekends & holidays)- $10/car
10/13-5/1 No VUF
Saratoga Lake
A ~4.5 mile long by ~1.5 mile wide lake home to avid boaters, kayakers, rowers, fishermen and more. Launch your own boat, kayak or paddleboard for a day on the water. Bring your own snacks or dock your device at Lago by Druthers for a lakeside lunch or dinner. Scope out KOS Sauna next to Lago for a good sweat in New York's first public floating sauna! Check out five fun things to do on Saratoga Lake and plan for an unforgettable summer experience.
Boat Launch Station Information: 1466 NY-9P
4/1-5/13: (daily) 7am-5pm
5/14-9/21: (daily) 4am-9pm
9/22-11/2: (daily) 7am-5pm
$10 VUF
NYS Residents 62 and over can scan their driver’s license for a senior pass Mondays-Fridays (excluding holidays). Lifetime Liberty Pass, Access Pass, and Empire Pass can also be scanned at
pay station for access.
Local Parks
Take the kids to the park! Gavin Park offers a Splash Park featuring 20+ spray elements including ground sprays, water cannons and water dumping buckets. Grab a snack at the concession stand or bring your own snacks to munch on. Open June 25th - September 1st 11am-6pm.
Have fun at kiddie pool “sprinklers” for young children operated by the Recreation Department during the summer months at the following locations:
East Side Recreation Field – Lake Avenue & Granger
West Side Recreation Field – Beekman & Division Streets
South Side Recreation Field – Worth Street (between Jefferson and Vanderbilt)
