Caring for Your Cemetery Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: Guilderland Cemetery, Osborne Road

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Do you have a passion for volunteering to help keep our cemeteries beautiful? Would you like to learn how to clean and restore gravestones?

Our Parks & Recreation Dept. is hosting a one-day event to share knowledge and teach individuals how to clean and restore headstones, as well as working to clean up winter debris and leaves (weather permitting). 

Come and join in on this fulfilling event in keeping our historic town owned cemetery beautiful. 

Clean Up Guilderland Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: Various Guilderland Parks

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Various Parks throughout the Town of Guilderland will require spring clean-up involving brush and trash removal. Garbage bags will be provided to volunteers who are willing to assist. 

This is a fun outdoor community event anyone can participate in to help keep our parks beautiful for residents of all ages to enjoy.

I Love My Park Day

Saturday May 2, 2026

Location: Tawasentha Park

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Come join in on the fun to participate in the annual "I Love My Park Day" event at Tawasentha Park.

This is a State wide event for local communities to get together and help clean-up state, local and historic lands. Fun for all ages as every little bit of help to beautify our parks is greatly appreciated.

Hometown Heroes Ceremony 

Each year we host a celebration in honor of our Hometown Heroes at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center within Tawasentha Park.

The program proudly recognizes active duty and veteran service members, both living and deceased. Each banner will honor a specific current or former Guilderland (including Altamont) serviceperson and will include his or her name, branch of service, and photo. Visit our Hometown Heroes Banner Program web page for more information.  

Announcements to each year’s celebration are made annually, generally in late Spring to early Summer. Come join us for a rewarding and educational event for all ages to enjoy. Information on the location of the ceremony and specifics to the event are listed below.

Note: Dates and times are provided annually as the information is made available. The 2026 event schedule will be forthcoming. 

Location: Guilderland Performing Arts Center at Tawasentha Park. 

Address: 188 State Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009

• Free admission to the park for attendance to the ceremony
• Seating provided on first come, first serve basis; feel free to bring your own lawn chair
• Program brochures are made available upon arrival to the event; free of charge
• Donations made in support of the program are greatly appreciated. Donations can be accepted prior to or during the scheduled event.    

Park Access & Parking Directions:

The main entrance to Tawasentha Park is located at 188 State Route 146. 

Following entry into the park, through the main entrance and the booth, parking will be accessible in the area situated between the basketball courts and the primary entrance of the Pool building, located at the crest of the hill on the left.

A paved walkway leading to the Guilderland Performing Arts Center is available from the parking area.  Handicap access is available on the premises. Assistance will be provided for individuals with disabilities upon request.  

We look forward to seeing you 

at our 2026 event in support of our 

Service men and women.

National Night Out

A national program designed to get members of the community to meet their neighbors, in an effort to reduce crime in the neighborhoods of the community. 

• Sponsored annually by The Town of Guilderland Police Dept., Community Services Unit
• To learn more, go to: National Night Out Police Programs

Adult Fitness Swim - Guilderland Residents Age 16+

The pool at Tawasentha Park is open annually from approximately mid-June to late August; weather and staffing permitted. To access the pool area, visitors must be a Town of Guilderland resident. 

Lap swimming is available to adults 16 years of age and older for the following days and times:

• 11:00am - 12:00 noon; Monday - Thursday
• 10:00 - 11:30 am; Saturday and Sunday
• $1.00 fee is charged for pool entry; season passes welcome
• Must a be Town of Guilderland resident; proof of residency is required
• Lap swim lanes are limited; provided on a first come, first serve basis

Tawasentha Park Fitness Court

Tawasentha Park now has a Fitness Court that provides a complimentary, accessible, and engaging outdoor fitness experience. Its purpose is to foster healthy lifestyles while promoting community involvement.

The Albany County Parks & Recreation web page provides information on Tawasentha's fitness court, as well as links to monthly scheduled events. 

The class registration portal allows individuals to sign-up and register for upcoming classes of interest. Come visit and enjoy the experience.

Get the Fitness Experience! 

Youth 1/2 Day Summer Camp at Tawasentha Park

Youth 1/2-day summer camp programs run weekly, for 6 consecutive weeks, generally starting in late June and ending by early to mid-August. Begin and end dates vary each year based on Guilderland’s public-school calendars and the last day school is in session. 

Day Camp sessions are open to children entering Kindergarten (in the fall of 2026) to 13 years of age.

Daily hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm, Monday through Friday; camp is not in session for the July 4th holiday; dates may vary based on the day the holiday is observed by the Town of Guilderland.   

Transportation to and from Tawasentha Park is offered to registrants, in weekly increments, for the 6-week duration of the summer camp program. A nominal fee is charged for each weekly registration. There are 4 designated school busses, each having specific bus routes with pick-up and drop-off points through-out the bus route. Bus routes may vary each year based on day camp enrollment.  

Opportunities to enroll in swim lessons, at no extra charge, is made available to those who register for a two consecutive week session of day camp with swim lessons. There are 3 two-week sessions available:

Session I (weeks 1 & 2)

Session II (weeks 3 & 4)

Session III (weeks 5 & 6)

Due to high demand for day camp with swim lessons, all registrants are placed on a waiting list. The Parks and Recreation Administrative staff will assign daily swim lesson sessions to ensure the appropriate staff to camper ratio is maintained for all swim levels.    

Swim classes consist of a 30-minute session daily with a swim test performed on the last day of class.  

Specifics about enrolling into Day Camp w/Swim Lessons can be found on Guilderlandrec.com.    

Feel free to browse through our online Summer Program brochure, to learn more about upcoming events, activities and programs being offered. Brochures are published annually, generally in early Spring. 

Summer Enrichment Camps

Enrichment camp programs offer unique opportunities and experiences for campers to learn and expand on their creative skills. Several morning and afternoon camps are offered throughout the summer, at various days and times.  

Transportation availability during the summer session may vary based on enrichment camp selection dates and times. Reference the Summer Programs brochure for more information.

• Registration is required to enroll in an Enrichment camp
• Fees vary based on camp selection; some classes may have a separate materials fee that is collected by the instructor on the first day of class
• Register on Guilderlandrec.com 

Please Note: Enrichment camps may also be offered outside of the summer camp window. Check Guilderlandrec.com for current or up-coming classes.

Summer Sports Camps

Sports camps offer individuals the ability to learn, test and improve their athletic skills in a structured team environment. 

Morning, afternoon and evening camps are offered throughout the summer at various dates and times. 

Transportation availability may vary based on sport camp selection, dates, times and location. Please reference the Summer Programs brochure for more information.

• Registration is required to enroll in a Sports camp
• Fees vary based on camp selection; some classes may also have a separate T-shirt or materials fee that is collected by the instructor on the first day of class
• Register on Guilderlandrec.com 

Please Note: Sports camps are also offered outside of the summer camp window. Check Guilderlandrec.com for current or up-coming classes.

The Parks & Recreation Department has Pickleball, Ski and Snowshoe rental equipment available to Town of Guilderland residents for a nominal fee. Rentals are provided daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call our office in advance to confirm availability of rental equipment and to schedule your rental pick-up.  

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of the rental transaction. We accept cash, check or credit card payments. Please note there is a 3% processing fee applied to credit transactions. 

Rentals can be obtained from the Parks & Recreation office located at:

181 State Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009

Our office hours are 8:00am-3:30pm, Monday – Friday, with the exception of holiday closures. 

Feel free to call our office with any questions you may have. 518-456-3150.

Listed below are the rentals we have available.

Pickleball Rentals

Pickleball (paddle and ball) rentals are available to rent on a daily basis. Tawasentha Park has two pickleball courts available on a first come, first serve basis.  

Please be advised, there are a limited number of paddle and ball sets available. 

Fee

• $6.00 per set, per day
• A set includes 2 paddles, 1 ball

Cross-Country Ski Rental 

There are a handful of skis, ski poles and ski boots ranging from youth to adult sizes to select from.    

Fee

•  $12.00 per set, per day
• A set includes a pair of skis, poles and ski boots

 Western Turnpike Golf Course Ski Trail Map 

Snowshoe Rental

We have a range of snowshoes from youth to adult sizes to select from.

Fee

• $8.00 per set, per day
• A set includes a pair of snow shoes 

Instructions on how to register online are available on Guilderlandrec.com, under the Contact section, select How to Register.

A BIG THANK YOU!

A special thank you to all individuals who have participated in many Spring, Summer and Fall events and programs to help make them a success. Many individuals have volunteered their time to help with various programs, activities and/or events. Scouting America troops have participated in many Spring clean-up events to help keep our parks clean and inviting for all to enjoy.  

Below is a list of the 2025 events where volunteers have participated, rain or shine, to help make the event a success and give back to the community. A BIG thank you to those who have contributed.

Events

• Arbor Day (04/25/25)
• Clean Up Guilderland (04/26/25)
• Caring for Your Cemetery Day (05/03/25) 
• I Love My Park Day (05/03/25)
• Boy Scouts Tree Planting (05/24/25)
• Spirit Walk (10/05/25)

SPECIAL THANKS FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON OF EVENTS

Our summertime concert series was a huge success this year, as well as the performances provided by The Playhouse Stage Company. For the most part the weather cooperated, with a few exceptions. In all 3200+ patrons attended.

Many individuals took advantage of the shuttle services provided by the Town Park staff. Several commented how wonderful it was to be shuttled from the parking lot to the stage and that it made it more easily accessible for them.  

The Food Trucks and Concession stand services were enjoyed by all. We are looking forward to another great season in 2026. Once the schedules are finalized, which generally are in late Spring, information will be published on our web. Concerts are free to all. Families of all ages take advantage of the festivities!