Seasonal Activities

During summer, Saratoga Spa State Park buzzes as opportunities for recreation peak. Just a short walk or drive from The Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course boasts an 18-hole Championship Course, a 9-hole Executive Course, an all-grass driving range, a practice putting green, a full-service golf shop and an on-site restaurant. Steps away from The Gideon Putnam, you can take a swim in two outdoor park pools — Victoria and the Peerless — or play tennis on the park’s eight outdoor courts. Want to include a quintessential Saratoga experience? The famed Saratoga Race Course hosts a summer session that packs its grandstand and promises to get your heart racing, then harness racing runs at Saratoga Casino Hotel next door.

Some say fall is the best time to visit Saratoga, as the days shorten and the park transforms with a new energy. Fall colors fill the trees that envelop The Gideon Putnam, making long autumn walks along leaf-lined paths a treasured pastime.

As the snow thaws, Saratoga Spa State Park springs to life with activity. The paths and trails that spin off from the hotel hub give a perfect introduction to an awakening world. Enjoy walking, jogging, hiking and biking on the nature trails. Trail maps are available at the hotel front desk for your use. Natural geysers and mineral springs, which are some of the most famous Saratoga Springs attractions, can easily be seen throughout the park. For a full appreciation of Saratoga’s mineral springs, take one of The Gideon Putnam’s free guided tours offered daily.