BUILDING A BETTER PARK

Friends of Fort Hardy Park 501 (c) (3) is a volunteer group whose mission is to create successful, meaningful, and enjoyable public spaces.

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Friends of Fort Hardy Park is seeking 2026 summer sponsors

Thanks to our 2025 sponsors, Friends of Fort Hardy Park funded a boundary survey and a wetland delineation report of the 5-acre parcel in the Park’s North End - crucial first steps toward further development!

Become a 2026 Summer Sponsor for just $100 and help fund a nature trail camera, capturing wildlife in the park’s North End and enhancing the park experience for our community. You will also receive a “Friends of Fort Hardy Park Sponsor” decal for your shop window.

A 4-5” square image of your name or logo will be displayed May-November in our planter boxes—seen by 30,000+ trail users and park visitors—and featured on our website and social media. Signs will be up by PTNY I Love My Park Day on May 2nd.

Payment is due by April 11, email us at
friendsofforthardy@gmail.com for any questions. Cash or check is accepted in person by Patti Smola, Gwen Dragon or Megin Potter. Please make checks out to Friends of Fort Hardy Park. To pay with a credit card, click here and select “2026 Sponsor”.

Thank you for your consideration and your continued support of Fort Hardy Park!

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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.

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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.

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Honors & Awards

Friends of Fort Hardy Park is thrilled to share that we have been awarded a grant from the Common Roots Foundation. This funding will support Wild Roots in the Park, a yearlong series of six hands-on nature and wellness workshops led by Saratoga Wild Roots.

Thanks to this support, we’ll be able to offer accessible, outdoor programming that strengthens community connection, promotes environmental stewardship, and enriches the park experience for residents of Saratoga and Washington Counties. We’re grateful to the Common Roots Foundation for investing in local communities and helping us grow meaningful programming at Fort Hardy Park.

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