City of Rensselaer Youth & Recreation

09/17/2026

🎃 Pumpkins in the Park! 🍿(For Rensselaer Residents)

You are invited you to a FREE community movie night at Riverfront Park!

Join Common Council Member Stacy Hover and City of Rensselaer Fire Department Saturday, October 3 from 6–7 PM for a screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, plus pumpkins, apples, popcorn, and a little fall fun for the whole family.

This event is all about bringing neighbors together, enjoying our parks, and building community right here in Rensselaer. 🍂

📍 Riverfront Park
🎟️ FREE and open to all
👨‍👩‍👧 All children must be accompanied by an adult

Come out, bring the family, and enjoy an evening together! 🎃🎬

07/16/2026

Due to the current air quality advisory, the Splash Pad will be closed today.

If you need to be outdoors for an extended period, we encourage you to wear a mask and limit prolonged exposure. Individuals with asthma, respiratory conditions, young children, and older adults should remain indoors whenever possible.

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, and we’ll share updates as conditions improve. 💙

07/05/2026

Important Update: Rensselaer Summer Fun Day Program will not start Monday July 6th!

If you have not heard this news yet please read and share!

Summer at the Boys & Girls Club, also known as the Rensselaer Summer Fun Day Program, will not begin tomorrow as originally planned.

We are currently completing the final steps of the permitting process to make sure everything is in place for a safe, fun, and successful start for our youth and families.

Our goal is to open by the middle of the week, and we will continue to keep everyone updated as we move forward.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. We are almost there, and we are excited to welcome both summer youth employees and young scholars soon! 💙☀️

07/04/2026

Today we had a great time at the Splash Pad!

Families and friends joined us for burgers, hot dogs, and good music!

Thank you to Todd Rutecki & Stacy Hover for stopping by and showing some support for our young people!

Today would not have been possible without the support of Home Depot’s East Greenbush store, Tara Eldred a statewide youth advocate, and the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center. Thank you to each of them and their generosity for the youth of the City of Rensselaer! 💙

Another thanks goes out to S&S Capitol Consulting for purchasing ice cream for everyone at the park!

Last but certainly not least thank you to all of the families who came and ate food with us and spent some time together on the holiday!

Happy 4th! 🇺🇸🎆

07/03/2026

Launch Week BBQ at the Splash Pad! 💦🌭

The City of Rensselaer Youth & Recreation Department invites families to celebrate the first week of the splash pad being open with a community BBQ on Saturday, July 4.

Join us at the splash pad located at the corner of Fourth Ave & East Street for burgers, hot dogs, ice pops, and music from a live DJ.

The park will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Come cool off, enjoy the day, and help us kick off summer in Rensselaer! ☀️

07/01/2026

The Splash Pad is Open Monday-Saturday

10AM-6PM

Check for updates and changes here!

06/16/2026

05/08/2026

Today was a great day for youth leadership in action.

Our students had the opportunity to visit BASF Agricultural Solutions in Rensselaer and support a group of Pre-K students throughout the day. Each student was paired with younger students and helped guide them through a scavenger hunt, hands-on activities, and the full field trip experience.

They showed patience, responsibility, communication, and care while helping the younger students learn, participate, and have fun.

This is what we love to see: older students stepping up, younger students being supported, and community partners helping create positive experiences for our youth.

Thank you to the BASF team for welcoming the students and creating such a meaningful day.

Shoutout to the Pre-K teachers and staff as well as Fran Pilato for making the day full of fun. 💙

05/07/2026

Let’s go Daniel!! 💙🐏

esterday, Mrs. Hadden’s Kindergarten class enjoyed a very special visit from a guest reader. 11th grader Daniel stopped by to read the book Be a Maker to the class, which includes his younger siste...

05/01/2026

Great work!💙