Welcome

With five parks, numerous trails and a beautiful creek traversing through town, we are sure you will find many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. We encourage you to follow our website and facebook page for updates and information about programs and events. From summer concerts to seasonal festivals and sporting events, we hope you find time to make memories with your family and friends.

We continue to work toward expanding our programming. We are open to suggestions on what you would like to see from your recreation department. Please contact us…some of the best programs come from your ideas. 

See you in the parks,

Sandy Washburn
Director

PARKS

The following town parks offer recreational activities within the Town of LaGrange. See the listing of parks below. Please remember that no dogs are allowed in the parks.

• Freedom Park - 212 Skidmore Road, Pleasant Valley, 12569
• LaGrange Park - 1392 Noxon Road, LaGrangeville, NY 12540
• Stringham Park - 78 Stringham Road, LaGrangeville, NY 12540
• Overlook Park - 36 Knights Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
• MacGhee Park - 26 MacGhee Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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Employment Application
Employment opportunities for the following positions are available:

•   Waterfront Director
•   Lifeguard
•   Camp Assistant Directors
•   Camp Counselor
•   Gate Attendant

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES - Programs and activities are offered in the following areas below. Click on the links for the on-line forms for each program. Instructions can be found on each form, should you have any questions please contact Recreation at 845-452-1972 or Email: recreation@lagrangeny.gov The on-line forms are provided in Adobe PDF format.

                                                                                                                                  

COMMUNITY EVENTS
 

Upcoming Events: 

• Family Fishing Day - Sunday, April 29th, 9:00am-1:00pm at the Pond at Overloook Park, 36 Knights Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 call: 845-256-2204 for more information.  
• Kindess Rocks - Celebrate "I Love My Parks Day" by painting rocks with special messages to leave for someone to find! Join us Saturday, May 5th at 1:30pm Freedom Park - Main Pavilion.  
• Garden Club - Help us beautify our public spaces. Great for Scout troops and community service projects.
  • Meetings: June 7th & September 6th, 7pm, Yellow Meeting Room, Town Hall.
  •  Next Planting Date: Friday, May 18th,11:00am, Freedom Park - rock garden entrance.
  • RSVP: recreation@lagrangeny.gov
     
• Community Day -  is scheduled for Saturday, June 16th and planning is under way. See below to get involved:
  • Planning Committee - Help plan this great community event. Next meeting: Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 Town Hall. If interested, email: recreation@lagrangeny.gov
  • Sponsorships - Make an impact, support your community and reach over 5,000 residents in our Community Day Brochure.
  • Vendors - Vendor applications are now being accepted.  No charge for vendors! 
     

Past Events:

• Walkway Marathon - Weekend of June 10 & 11, 2017
• Kid's Fishing Day - Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 9am-2pm
• Community Day - Saturday, June 17, 2017 from noon - 10:30.  Thanks to all who stopped by to celebrate LaGrange and to the vendors who helped to make the day a success.  We appreciate your participation!!!
• Fall Festival - Sunday, October 15, 2017 (Rain Date:  Sunday, October 22, 2017)  Thank you to everyone who made the day memorable.  Hope you enjoyed your time at the festival!!!
• Tree Lighting - Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 4:15pm.  Thanks to all who came out and made this event a success!!!
• Holiday Centerpiece Workshop- Look for information about exciting workshops offered spring 2018!!!!
• Community Bonfire - Saturday, January 20, 2018.  Thank you for everyone who came out to enjoy the first Town of LaGrange Community Bonfire and Winter Fun Day! We are already looking forward to next years event.
• Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 24, 2018. Thank you for an egg-cellent day, the Easter Bunny will return next year! 

GENERAL

Facility Use Permit Application   Book your summer party at one of our beautiful pavilions at Freedom Park beginning January 16, 2018!
Facility Use Rules and Guidelines
Use of Town Roads Guidelines & Policy - update coming soon

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK

Movies in the Park - Join us for any or all of our movie nights.  Its a wonderful family evening!!!!              
Music in the Park - Complete your summmer weekend of fun with a relaxing evening under the stars.  Enjoy the music of talented local bands with friends and family!!!

      
 DAY CAMP - FREEDOM PARK

Resident Registration begins Wednesday, May 2, 2018 between 6:30 - 8pm at Town Hall.  Daily beginning May 3th.
Eligible Non-Resident registration begins Wednesday, May 16, 2017 between 6:30 - 8pm at Town Hall.  Daily beginning May 17th.

Day Camp Information Sheet 2018
Day Camp Health Form 2018
CIT Program Information
CIT Program Application
2018 Day Camp Registration Card* - Registration cards must be filled out in the Recreation Office. 
*This program requires proof of residency and/or has limited space, please contact recreation for registration information.
 

FREEDOM LAKE AT FREEDOM PARK
Freedom Lake Pass Application 2018* - Lake passes go on sale Monday, April 2, 2018 and must be purchased in person at the Recreation Department.
Freedom Lake 2018 Rates, Hours & Birthday Parties
2018 General Swimming Rules and Regulations
2018 Swimming Lessons Information
Freedom Park General Rules
Freedom Lake Swim Team Registration 2018
Resident Birthday Party Application 2018
*A Freedom Lake Pass requires proof of residency.  A Freedom Lake Pass requires proof of residency and photo ID.  Please visit the recreation office to obtain your Freedom Lake pass.

SWIMMING LESSONS - FREEDOM LAKE - 2018 schedule will be available Monday, April 2, 2018.
See FREEDOM LAKE AT FREEDOM PARK section above for information

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - FREEDOM PARK - Registration begins February 1, 2018
CPR Recertification Challenge Course 2018
Lifeguard Training Recertification 2018
Lifeguard Waterfront Training 2018

SWIM TEAM - FREEDOM LAKE
See FREEDOM LAKE AT FREEDOM PARK section above for information.  Before June 22, 2017, register at the LaGrange Recreation Office, Town Hall. On or after June 22, register at the first practice attended at Freedom Lake.


BASKETBALL CLINIC - Noxon Road Elementary School/LaGrange Middle School
Basketball Clinic Registration Form 2018 - coming soon

GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Girls Summer Basketball League Registration Form 2018 - coming soon

SPECIAL NEEDS SPORTS INFORMATION
Special Needs Sports Programs
 

LEAGUES/TEAMS - LaGrange offers leagues and teams in a wide range of sports:

• Soccer
• Baseball/Softball
• Hudson Valley Admirals Football & Cheer
• Freedom Lake Swim Team
• LaGrange Junior Basketball League
• Lacrosse
• LaGrange Challenger Bowling
   

WINTER PROGRAMS

• LaGrange Ski Club/Ski Thunder Ridge  - Develop a love for winter sports by learning to ski or snowboard.  If you already ski, take advantage of the discounts offered through the LaGrange Ski Club in January 2019. 
• Ice Skating - Freedom Park Ice Skating rink will open in January 2019! 

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