Recreation
Spa Park is very versatile in terms of recreational opportunities.
Peerless Pool - A complex of three pools. Contains a Kiddie pool, water slides and a Zero Depth entry Olympic-sized swimming pool. Prices are $2.00 for adults (Ages 12-up) and $1.00 (Ages 5–11) for children
Victoria Pool - A smaller pool with covered arcades surrounding. Set near the Golf course this pool was built when the original park buildings were constructed. Historically the bath house was on the north end while the golf house was on the south end. Today there is a restaurant in the former golf house. Prices are $8.00 for adults (Ages 12-up) and $4.00 for children (Ages 5–11) and seniors (senior must be 62 years or older and possess a valid NYS drivers license or non-drivers ID card. The senior rate does not apply on weekends or holidays.)
Access passes are accepted at both pools and allow free entry. Empire Passports do not include the pools fees, only the park entrance fees.
SPAC Amphitheater - home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, NYC Ballet and site of numerous pop, rock rap and country and western concerts. SPAC can hold approximately 25,000 patrons.
Spa Little Theater - A theater that has many plays throughout the year although most tend to be in the summer and spring. On the north side of the park office.
Tennis Courts
Golf Courses - 2 Golf courses. A par 29 and "Executive" Golf Course. Designed to give a cardiac workout.
Picnic Areas - Eight picnic pavilions. The prices vary some are $125, $150, and $300. Some areas have horse shoe pits, Softball fields and volleyball nets, some areas equipped with electricity and all are convenient to restrooms. Picnic tables and grills in Geyser Loop area.
Geyser Creek - fishing
Hiking Trails
Winter ice Skating and Snowshoeing
Winterfest
Museum of Dance and Auto Museum
Many interpretive programs throughout the year.
Host the annual New York State Section 2 Cross Country Championships.
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