In collaboration with Battles of Saratoga 250, Friends of Fort Hardy Park attended on Saratoga Trail Fest at Glenham Farm, in Saratoga Springs, celebrating Saratoga County's trails, the people who use them, and the communities they connect.

It was great connecting with other local organizations with similar missions. Thank you to Saratoga Trails Alliance for having us!

Dogs Days of Summer Market & Expo

You brought your dog to the (future) site of the Schuylerville Dog Park and we had a blast at the Dog Days of Summer Market & Expo, held as part of Schuylerville’s 29th Annual Turning Point Festival and Hudson Crossing Park’s 18th Annual Cardboard Boat Races.

This brand-new event included pup-approved vendors, a Cool Costume Contest, and a pet-centric entertainment area.

Parade Participation

Raised community awareness with Friends of Fort Hardy Park float in Schuylerville’s 29th Annual Turning Point Parade.

The Turning Point Parade & Festival commemorates the American Victory at the Battle of Saratoga on October 17, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War.

Park History Lesson

Big thank you to our President Megin Potter for sharing a brief history of Fort Hardy Park with elementary and middle grade student participants in TNT Trekkers group.

TnT Trekkers is a free outdoor adventure group in Schuylerville, New York that meets weekly on Wednesday mornings during July and August. The group was started by Loretta's Tomes & Tealeaves and is open to anyone who wants to build friendships and get closer to nature. Activities include hiking, playing, creating art, and learning. 

Becoming More Bike Friendly

Schuylerville Trail Town committee installed a bike rack donated by Hudson Crossing Park near the youth center in Fort Hardy Park.

The Village of Schuylerville is part of the Empire State Trail Town program, which is a partnership between Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Canal Corporation. 

PTNY I Love My Park Day

Volunteer park clean up and trail blazing to connect the future Schuylerville Dog Park to Fort Hardy Park’s Community Core.

Contact us to learn ways you can volunteer your time, resources and/or services, or make a donation today!

PTNY Canal Clean Sweep

“Doggieville Hustle” – Local business sponsorships helped support volunteer cleanup efforts at Fort Hardy Park. Pulling out 125 bags of trash, 5 bags of leaves, and a twig pile that was 12 feet high, 43 feet long, and 32 feet wide!

Thank you to every volunteer who came out on Earth Day to help us clean up and all of our 2024 local business sponsors for making it a great day!

Friends of Fort Hardy Park Website Released

With the launch of our new website, The Friends of Fort Hardy park will be able to take fundraising and awareness to the next level.

Website designed by Gwen Dragon, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Rebel Dragon Creative, based in Victory Mills.

Friends of Fort Hardy Park becomes a 501c3

It’s official! All donations and volunteer time (dating back to September 2023), is now tax deductible. We are so grateful to be able to make a lasting impact on our park for future generations.

Contact us to learn ways you can volunteer your time, resources and/or services, or make a donation today!

I Ruff Fort Hardy Park

Between Valentine’s Day & Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Leap of Kindness Day, we had a lot of love to give. By making homemade dog treats and dog tags, we were able to raise money to help build our future dog park.

Peanut butter donated by our friends at Saratoga Peanut Butter Company.

Fort Hardy Park Earmarked for $1.85 million of $4.5 million NY Forward Grant Awarded to the Village of Schuylerville

State funding for the construction of the Fort Hardy Park Community Center, Heritage Memorial Plaza, Open Air Pavilion, and related infrastructure.

Starlight in the Park Event

Cookies, hot cocoa, and a reading by Schuylerville Mayor Dan Carpenter of the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to honor the 200th Anniversary of its publication were followed by a star, gazebo, and small tree lighting. Megin Potter was awarded for her work with FFHP, and complimentary 2023 FFHP ornaments were available.

Bound By Fate Trivia Night

Restaurant benefit with 50/50 raffle fundraiser. Winners of Schuylerville Scarecrow Stroll Fundraiser and FFHP Photo Contest announced.

Schuylerville Scarecrow Stroll

Participated with more than 30 residents, businesses, and organizations while helping to raise awareness of the Friends of Fort Hardy Park with 15’ scarecrow on the banks of the Hudson River.

First Friends of Fort Hardy Park Fundraiser Launch

Twenty-two discounts to local businesses were donated to support the 2023-2024 Friends of Fort Hardy Park Discount Card fundraising launch.

Our Logo Released

Logo and illustration designed by Gwen Dragon, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Rebel Dragon Creative, based in Victory Mills.

Park Clean-Up Day with the TNT Trekkers

The rain couldn’t keep these dedicated volunteers from picking up debris after the Turning Point Parade festivities.

Student Survey Distributed

164 students ages 11-14 share their thoughts on Fort Hardy Park Needs.

Friends of Fort Hardy Park holds their first monthly meeting

Community members coming together to support our park.