COMMUNITY FACILITIES

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Within Saratoga County there is thoroughbred racing, harness racing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, mineral water baths, numerous golf courses, stock car racing, polo, access to tennis, swimming, skating, horseback riding, and sailing, in addition to numerous private country clubs.

PUBLIC PARKS

There are three major public parks, Saratoga Spa Park, offering numerous winter and summer sports, Moreau State Park, which has a beautiful picnic and camping area, and the Saratoga National Historical Park, which is the site of the Battle of Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolution.

PUBLIC ACCESS PARKS

There are many lakes in the County with public access. These include: Saratoga Lake, Round Lake, Moreau Lake, Ballston Lake and Great Sacandaga Lake.

CULTURAL FACILITIES

The New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, and the Philadelphia Orchestra visit the Saratoga Performing Arts Center annually. There is also the Saratoga Springs Homemade Theatre, which has 3 productions annually at the Spa Little Theatre, and during the summer this facility also has other various types of entertainment. In addition, the Baroque Music Festival is also an annual event, and there are numerous art galleries and museums with varying themes located throughout the County.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE CAPITAL REGION

LIBRARIES

There are 28 public libraries, in addition to the Skidmore College Library, which is also a Federal Depository.

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

There are 18 hospitals in the region with a total of over 4,000 beds.

AMBULANCE SERVICE

Ambulance service is provided by 14 emergency corps. All of these squads are staffed by volunteers. The Saratoga County Mobile Radio District, initially implemented in 1974, has increased the capabilities of all police agencies operating within the County. This system allows direct radio communication between mobile units of different police agencies. A county-wide communications system allows radio linkage between the Saratoga Hospital, the Adirondack Regional Hospital, the Sheriff's department and local emergency corps for quicker response times. In addition, 911 is also available in Saratoga County.