Recreation
The City of Amsterdam Recreation Department maintains 25 of the City's parks, veteran's monuments, traffic islands, bridges, athletic fields and the City pool on a daily basis.
The Department has also undertaken the City Maintenance Crew which maintains all City owned property. This includes maintaining overgrown vegetation and trash collection at these locations.
During the winter months the department clears snow from 13 sidewalks and bridges and maintains the City's skating rink at Veteran's Park.
Recreation Commission Members:
- Charles Beekman
- Matt Flint
- Ed Liberantowski
- Tony Marotta
- Donna Palczak
- Eugene Agresta
- Aimee Fedullo
Planned Winter Activities:
The Amsterdam Recreation Basketball League:
- For boys and girls
- Grades three through eight
Ice Skating Rinks:
- Arnold Avenue Park
- City Hall
Below are a list of the recreation facilities and activities available to residents of the City of Amsterdam.
Baseball
- Amsterdam Boys Baseball - Varsity, JV and Modified Teams
- Amsterdam Mohawks
Basketball
- Amsterdam Boys Basketball - Varsity, JV, Freshman and Modified
- Amsterdam Girls Basketball - Varsity, JV, Freshman and Modified
- Amsterdam Recreation Basketball League (boys and girls ~ grades three - eight)
Cross Country
- Amsterdam Boys Track & Field- Varsity and Modified
- Amsterdam Boys Track & Field - Varsity and Modified
Football
- Amsterdam Football - Varsity, JV and Freshman
Golf / Golf Courses
Amsterdam along with the surrounding area hosts many wonderful golf courses and driving ranges for all skill levels and ages.
- Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course
- Rolling Hills Country Club
- Adirondack Fun Factory
Hiking & Camping
Ice Skating Rinks:
- Arnold Avenue Park
- City Hall
Lacrosse
- Amsterdam Boys Lacrosse - Varsity and JV
Soccer
- Amsterdam Youth Soccer Club
- Amsterdam Boys Soccer - Varsity, JV and Modified
- Amsterdam Girls Soccer - Varsity, JV and Modified
Softball
- Amsterdam Girls Softball Association
- Amsterdam Softball - Varsity, JV and Modified Girls Teams
Both rinks are open daily and are lit for evening skating.
Swimming
- Amsterdam Boys Swim Team - Varsity and Modified
- Amsterdam Girls Swim Team - Varsity and Modified
- Amsterdam Sea Rams Swim Team (6-18 yrs.)
- Amsterdam City Pool
Tennis
- Amsterdam Girls Tennis - Varsity
- Amsterdam Boys Tennis - Varsity
Track & Field
- Amsterdam Boys Track & Field- Varsity and Modified
- Amsterdam Boys Track & Field - Varsity and Modified
Volley Ball
- Amsterdam Girls Volley Ball - Varsity, JV and Modified
