For more information pertaining to parks and facilities,
please contact the Department of Parks, Recreation & Human Services at:
David R. Meager Malta Community Center
One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020
Phone: (518)899-4411 Fax: (518)899-4448
Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 12p.m.
Email: commctr@malta-town.org
The Malta Community Center is located just off Route 9 at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta, NY. It is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am to 12:00pm. Contact number is (518) 899-4411.
See the Malta Community Center addition featured in Athletic Business Magazine's Architectual Showcase 2010 edition!
Parks
Malta Community Park
Malta Community Park is located off of Plains Road in Malta, NY. The park is open seasonally from 7:30am until dusk. Nature Trail Map
The park is located in a forest of pitch pine trees. The sandy plain area, which used to be an old glacial lake is the active recreational area of the park. The active recreational facilities of the park include a softball / youth baseball field, tennis courts (2), a basketball court, volleyball court, nature trail, playground with equipment, pavilions (2) and a bathroom facility. Pavilions are available for reservation throughout the season. For complete details please see our Field and Facility Use Permit Form.
Shenantaha Creek Park
Shenantaha Creek Park is located off of Eastline Road in Malta, NY. It is open seasonally from 7:30am until dusk. The active recreational areas of the park include soccer fields (2), tennis courts (2), basketball courts (2), volleyball court, paved multi-purpose trail, playground with equipment, pavilions (2) and a bathroom facility. Surrounding the active recreational area of this old farmland are woods, full of oaks, maples, pines hemlocks and shad. There is a moraine area where deep bowls worn in rocks may be mortars used for grinding acorns by Native Americans or may be the result of glacial action. The remains of a mill that pressed flax seed oil can be found along the creek. There are many foot trails leading to the stream and beautiful wooded areas with old stone walls. Pavilions are available for reservation through out the season. Please see our Field and Facility Use Permit Form for complete details.
Collamer Park
Collamer Park is located on the corner of East High Street and Route 9 in the town of Malta, NY. The grounds include a historic home, a small basketball court and picnic areas.
Town of Malta Ecological Park
The Town’s goal to support, improve and protect the character of our lands is showcased at the Malta Ecological Park located on Malta Avenue. This park preserves the unique qualities and the natural, geological, biological, cultural, historical, educational, and recreational features which should be preserved and protected for the use and enjoyment of this and future generations.
Click here for a map of the park.
Michalko Park Property
Eastline Road
In 2006 the Town purchased a +20 acre farm to preserve the rural character of the Eastline Road area through Town and County open space funds. The parcel has a beautiful agricultural landscape that contributes to the aesthetic and visual character of the area and could be considered an historic landscape. In 2008 a public parking area will be added for drop in field and picnic use. Remember, if you bring your pets, you are required to clean up after them.
Trails
Zim Smith Trail
In 1998, the Town of Malta paved a section of the Zim Smith Trail from Eastline Road to Ruhle Road to provide pedestrian, bicycle, in-line skating, strollers and wheel chairs to the Shenantaha Creek Park. In the fall of 2001, the town paved an additional mile and a half of the Zim Smith Trail to the Village of Round Lake.
Parade Ground Trail
In 2000, the Town paved a trail from the Malta Community Park to the downtown area. The Parade Ground Trail provides safe access to the Malta Community Park on Plains Road.
Ruhle Road Bridge
The Ruhle Road Bridge is a 19th century lenticular truss bridge. The placement of this bridge provides a scenic link across the Ballston Creek to provide access to the Zim Smith Trail and the Shenantaha Creek Park. The bridge is one of only 13 in New York State and one of only five in the Hudson Valley region. In 2004 the bridge was added to the National Register of Historical Places.
