BUILDING A BETTER PARK
Friends of Fort Hardy Park (501c3) is a volunteer group whose mission is to create successful, meaningful, and enjoyable public spaces.
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A Little Bit About Us
Friends of Fort Hardy Park is a volunteer group headquartered in Schuylerville, NY with members from the village of Schuylerville and surrounding communities.
The Friends of Fort Hardy Park’s mission is:
To support and unify the community by creating and offering spaces that foster cultural growth through activities and events.
To protect, preserve, and promote the historical, recreational, and natural features of the park through educational opportunities, unique programs, and community volunteer involvement.
To encourage future generations to learn, support, and thrive for years to come.
A Little Bit About Fort Hardy Park
Fort Hardy Park is a necessary piece of a larger green corridor within the village of Schuylerville, NY, and maintained by the municipality.
Of historical importance, during the Battles of Saratoga, the Turning Point of the Revolutionary War, this area was designated “The Field of Grounded Arms”. Because it is in a Hudson River floodplain, environmental stewardship of this natural resource will be critical now and in the future.
The Hudson River Water Rise Report indicates the river’s water level has risen one foot in the past 100 years. It is projected that within the next 100 years, the Hudson River will rise an average of six feet spanning its length.
Because of its unique location, no other local park has this specific set of environmental challenges and resulting urgency to preserve its historical significance.
“Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”
— Earl Nightingale