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The City Recreation Center is operated by the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department. It sits on US Oval on the historic "Old Base." The Center occupies the former military recreation facility, which was built in 1934.
A Healthy Community is a Happy Community
The City Recreation Center is the perfect place to get into a fitness routine. As the most extensive multi-use recreation facility in the North Country, you can have fun with friends in a "no frills" environment. Joining is affordable, and there are several membership options.
Renovations and a Return to Public Space
The last two years have seen many changes at the City Recreation Center. When our Group Exercise Room is complete, we will have added almost 20,000 square feet for public use. If you haven't been here in a while, it will be worth the visit!
Location:
52 US Oval
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Click here for directions
Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:30am-9pm
Saturday 8am-6pm
Sunday 9am-5pm
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Call us:
(518) 324-7709
The City Recreation Center boasts over 50,000 square feet of recreation space with a variety of options to suit just about everyone:
One Year Membership:
$275 City Resident ($22.91/month!)
$335 non-City Resident (27.91/month!)
Accomplish your goals and save money! One Year Members enjoy the most savings, free* lockers, and ten free tokens to the indoor golf driving range!
Family Membership:
Add a spouse or a child for only $10 more per month, for the duration of your membership (immediate family only).
4-Month Membership:
$110 City Resident ($27.50/month!)
$135 Non-City Resident ($33.75/month!)
Convenience! Get the most out of your time by using the City Recreation Center when you need it most!
Day Pass: Full Facility (includes fitness classes)
$5 City Resident
$7 Non-City Resident
Track Membership (one year):
$40 City Resident ($3.33/month!)
FREE Over 55 City Resident
$55 Non-City Resident ($4.58/month!)
$40 Over 55 Non-City Resident ($3.33/month!)
A Track membership includes the use of the track and locker room facilities only.
Indoor Golf Driving Range
$5 for a bucket of 50 golf balls
* depending on availability, first-come-ffirst-served. Only locks issued by the City Recreation Center may be used.
Fitness Class Information
Two sessions are available. Sessions run 8 weeks.
Winter: January 16-March 11
Spring: March 12- May 6
Cost: Free for City Recreation Center gym members who pre-register
$10 Gym Members
$30 Non-Members
Drop-In Fitness/Day Pass
Want to try out a class? Use our day pass to participate in any of our fitness classes (as long as there is enough space) by paying per class. You can use the day pass rate as often as you want!
Registration
Registration for fitness classes can be done on-line at www.plattsburghrecreation.com or at the City Recreation Center front desk. Registration closes the Friday prior to the class start date, unless otherwise noted. Members need to pre-register to access classes for free.
The City Recreation Center is proud to be a host to many events throughout the year such as the Plattsburgh Half Marathon, the American Heart Association Heart Walk, Pararnormal Expo, Zumbathon for Hannah's Hope, CancerBGone, and many others.
Rentals
$25/hour 1/2 Court Rental
$45/hour Full Court Rental
$25/hour Community Room (private)
FREE Community Room (non-profit public meeting)
Facility Use Request - Recreation Department revised.pdf
The 6500 square foot Community Room
To make a reservation for a facility rental or an event, please download and fill out the Facility Request Form.
Birthday Parties
The number one reason we are host to dozens and dozens of children's birthday parties each year is.... its not in your house!
Please download the application to the right for more information.
birthday party 2 sided.pdf
Just minutes from downtown Plattsburgh on the shores of Lake Champlain, the Plattsburgh City Beach is one of the largest freshwater beaches in America and boasts beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the majestic Green Mountains of Vermont. The park features access to over a mile and a quarter of sandy beach, a dedicated swimming area, picnic tables and outdoor grills, a concession stand, kayak rentals, restrooms with showers and a nature trail.
ADMISSION:
City of Plattsburgh Residents: FREE
Non Residents: $5 US/CAN per car.
City Residents can pick up beach passes at the beach ticket booth on the first visit.
Town Residents can pick up beach passes at the Town Clerk's office during normal business hours.
*Please stick beach pass on the upper right hand corner of the vehicle's windshield.
DIRECTIONS:
To get to the beach, take the Northway (I-87) to exit 39. Go straight at the traffic light and take your first right into the City Beach!
4 Beach Road
HOURS:
The Plattsburgh City Beach will open on June 30, 2011 and close on September 5, 2011.
Gates will open at 11:00 a.m to 7pm daily, weather and staffing permitted.
The Crete Memorial Civic Center is a 23,000 sq ft multi-use facility. Trade shows, community events, sporting events and live entertainment events are often held. During the fall, winter, and spring months, the City’'s Indoor Soccer program is in full swing on the top-of-the-line turf floor. The Crete hosts hundreds of teams every year with thousands of local residents using the facility every month.
The City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department has the ability to host many different types of events in and around the Crete Memorial Civic Center property. Private parties of over 600 people, cooking shows, boxing, wrestling, concerts, RV Shows, Builders Shows, Motorsports Shows and Snocross events have all been held at the Crete Memorial Civic Center with great success. With many electrical options, a performance stage, 100 tables and 650 chairs and a dedicated staff available, the Crete Civic Center is the perfect place for your event. Click on the link below to download the application and get started!
Many different configurations and options are available.
For more rental and event information, please contact:
Steve Peters
Superintendent of Recreation
peterss_cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov
Melissa Penfield Park , 139 Boynton Ave.
Two playground equipment areas, picnic area with grills, two handball course, BMX bike park, skate park, football/soccer field, half-court basketball, bathroom facility with lobby, picnic area in park center, little league field, men’s baseball field, community garden, paved walking/cycling paths, dog park, gazebo
Peter Blumette Park , 101 Park Ave
Soccer field with nets, half-court basketball, baseball field with backstop, shuffle board, roller hockey/ice hockey rink, small skating rink, picnic area with grills, putting green, playground equipment, table top check boards, bathroom facilities and lobby
South Acres Park , 23 Flynn Ave
Volleyball court, full-court basketball, tennis court, two women’s softball fields, men’s baseball field, playgroup equipment, sandbox, picnic area with grills, five sets of horseshoe pits, two bathroom facilities.
South Platt St. Park, 21 S Platt St
Two little league fields, playground equipment, full-court basketball, winter sledding hill, ice skating rink, bathroom facilities
Belmont Park, 49 Flaglar Dr
Playground equipment, half-court basketball
Tremblay Park, 160 Rugar St.
playground equipment area, sandbox
Champlain Park, 30 Cumberland Ave.
Samuel D. Champlain Monument, gazebo, park benches, view of Lake Champlain, picnic tables, walking paths
MacDonough Park, 42 City Hall Place
MacDonough Monument, walking/cycling path, park benches, view of river
US Oval
Playground equipment, gazebo, soccer field, football field, Fort Scott veteran monument/park, City Recreation Center main office & facilities, tennis courts
Jay Park and Terry Gordon Bike Path, 32 Jay St .
Bike path, Terry Gordon Monument
Hamilton Park, 32 Jay St.
Base Marina and Centennial Park, 9 Marina Drive
Marina, beach with view of Lake Champlain
Lakeview Park and Soldier Point , 2 Jay St.
Picnic tables, picnic area with grills, gazebo, view of Lake Champlain
Trinity Park, 1 Trinity Place
War memorial, park benches, bicycle racks
Fort Brown Park, 5307 Peru St.
U.S. Fort Brown Monument
Broadway Park
Playground equipment area
Wilcox Dock, 90 Cumberland Ave.
Boat launch and start of Heart Trail, as well as marker for the Heritage Trail
Saranac River Trail
A recently constructed trail running from behind Plattsburgh High School to the Saranac Street Bridge
No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City owned or operated recreational facility, including areas of park grounds, such as playground areas, spectator areas, athletic fields, park buildings, and all beach areas excluding the beach parking lot.
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