The Germantown Park Commission is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

The Park Commission works within the Town of Germantown Park System to support its four public parks:

  • Cheviot Park
  • Ernest R. Lasher Jr. Memorial Park
  • Palatine Park
  • Roe-Jan Kill Park.

In collaboration with the town government, many committees, the library and history department, our volunteer force focuses on community building and education through recreational programming and foundational improvements. Recreational programming includes seasonal public events, such as the annual Holiday Glow. Foundational improvements include educational kiosks and tree planting, among other projects. 

Your tax-deductible donation is critical to make this work possible. 

Shop Germantown Park Commission Gear to support your four local parks.

Cheviot Park

Cheviot Park is a 1/3-acre waterfront park located at the end of Cheviot Road on the Hudson River in South Germantown. It is a Hudson River Valley Greenway Water Trail site. 

Recreation: Boat launch, fishing access, two floating docks, picnic tables and charcoal grills.

Hours: A half hour after sunrise to a half hour after sunset

Visitor photos

Photo by @aroundgermantown

Ernest R. Lasher Jr. Memorial Park

Lasher Park is a 2-acre waterfront park located at the end of Anchorage Road in North Germantown. It is a Hudson River Valley Greenway Water Trail site. 

Recreation: Boat launch, fishing access, picnic tables and charcoal grills.

Hours: A half hour after sunrise to a half hour after sunset  

Visitor Photos

Photo by @quittnerhome

Palatine Park

Palatine Park is an extensive, approx. 47-acre park that wraps around Lake George South. It is located off Main Street and is walkable from the downtown shops and restaurants. 

Recreation: Forest walking trail, softball field, basketball courts, soccer fields, covered pavilion, picnic tables and Palatine Dog Bark 

Hours: A half hour after sunrise to a half hour after sunset

VISITOR PHOTOS

Photo by @littledarlingsfarmcamp

Roe-Jan Kill Park

Roe-Jan Kill Park is an approx. 2-acre waterfront park on the banks of the Roeliff Jansen Kill located on Dales Bridge Road. A kill is the dutch word for little stream. 

Recreation: Boat launch, fishing access, picnic tables, charcoal grills and camping tent platforms 

Hours: Dawn to dusk 

Photo by @roejancreekboatclub