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What’s new in Clinton Recreation? Check our Recreation calendar or the Events tab to see what we have planned!

2026 Recreation Committee Members:

  • Recreation Director: Dan Harkenrider
  • Assistant Rec Director: Dawn Harkenrider
    • Board Liaison: Charlie Dykas
    • Cindy Beahan
    • Joe Beahan
    • Sue DeHaan 
    • Don Herr
    • Carol Mackin
    • Chris Maresca
    • Jeanne Maresca
    • Dan McRitchie
    • Ray Oberly
    • Bob Simon
  • The Recreation Committee meets the LAST MONDAY of each month
      • Location: Town Hall
      • Time: 7:00 PM
    • The public is welcome to join us!!
  • Our next meeting is MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 

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PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS WHEN WALKING THEM AT THE PARKS!! DOGS MUST BE KEPT OFF THE BEACH AT FRAN MARK PARK.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

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2026 Banners Up! Program                          

Support our Clinton Recreation program and advertise your business with a banner on the baseball field of Friends Park!  Click the link above for more details. Banners go up in April and stay up until November. Sponsored by Friends of Recreation.

Thank You to our 2026 supporters !

  • Bayhorse Structures
  • Clinton Volunteer Fire Dept.
  • Dave’s Tree Service
  • Dutchess Overhead Doors
  • Halton Construction
  • Marion Salon Spa
  • Matt’s Auto Body
  • Meadowbrook Farm
  • Mike’s Tree Service
  • Milea Estate Vineyards
  • Rivendell Riding Academy
  • Stewart’s Shops
  • Williams Lumber

  • Returning Supporters: $200

  • New Supporters: $350 (includes the banner)

  •  Fundraiser 2026 Link

  • Email dan@clintondcny.gov for more information!

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HIKING CLUB: 

Date: May 18, 2026

  • Location
  • Start time: 9:00 AM
  • Distance:    miles
  • Difficulty Level:
  • Elevation gain:  feet
  • Estimated Time to complete:  hours
  • Notes: Dogs welcome but must be on a leash

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* 2026 Rec Park Passes are Available in the Town Clerk’s Office!

Seniors 60+                                             FREE
Residents                                                  $20
2nd pass for a Senior or Resident        $10

Seniors may email Deputy Town Clerk Mary Molloy at deputytc@clintondcny.gov and she will mail a free pass to you.

Other residents can stop by the Town Clerk’s office Monday-Thursday 8:30 – 4 to pick one up in person, or mail us the fee, include your name and address, and we will mail a pass back to you.

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Our Town Parks:

(1) Friends Park: 

Address:   2350 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners, NY 12514

  • Home of Taconic Little League!
  • Facilities available include:
    • Little League baseball field
    • Restrooms
    • Playground (New play structure coming SOON!)
    • Basketball court.
    • Tennis / Pickleball Courts
    • Seasonal Ice-Skating Rink –> RINK IS CLOSED!! 
  • Park is open dawn – dusk!

(2) Frances J. Mark Memorial Park:

  • Address: 337 Clinton Hollow Road, Salt Point, NY 12578

  • GATES ARE OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
  • Home of Clinton Summer Camp & Clinton Summer Basketball League
  • Facilities available include: Pond for swimming, Pavilion with kitchen (available for rental), restrooms, playground, regulation basketball court, sand volleyball court, barbeque grills, picnic tables, soccer field, large open areas

  • Lifeguards are on duty in the summer daily from 11AM – 6 PM. NO ONE MAY ENTER THE POND WHEN LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT ON DUTY!! Swimming starts Memorial Day weekend and ends September 1st.
  • Residents must purchase a seasonal park pass ($20.00) (available at Clinton Town Hall or at the gate guard shack at the park) to use the facilities
  • Non-residents may purchase a day pass ($20.00) (at the gate guard shack) for single day use.
  • Basketball Players (who do not have a residential park pass) must purchase an Annual Player Pass ($30.00) to use the courts

  • The Snack Shack is open during Summer Camp and Weekend Basketball League

  • Dog walking is welcome before 11AM and after 6PM. Please clean up after your pets! Dog clean up station is available.
  • Park is open dawn to dusk (in season)!

Questions? Please contact Dan Harkenrider, Recreation Director at 914-489-0962

Dan Harkenrider, Recreation Director

Dawn Harkenrider, Assistant Rec. Director

Office Location:
Town Hall - Rec Director has no official office hours. See Town Clerk for help.

Hours:
See the Town Clerk for help 9:00 AM-4:00 pm Mon - Thurs.

Phone: 914-489-0962
Fax: 845-266-5748
Email: dan@clintondcny.gov

Staff Contacts:

Dan Harkenrider:
dan@clintondcny.gov
Dawn Harkenrider:
clintonrec@clintondcny.gov
Carol Mackin:
townclerk@clintondcny.gov

Mailing Address:

Town of Clinton, Recreation
1215 Centre Road
Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Other Information:

Use the links below to get the Recreation Forms you need:

Recreation Calendar

2026 pavilion rental application

2026 summer camp forms

2026 Volunteer Application

Seasonal Employment Forms 2026