News Release

Construction Begins on South Parking Lot at Saratoga National Historical Park

Date: March 8, 2024
Contact: Leslie Morlock, [phone]

Stillwater, N.Y. –Saratoga National Historical Park will begin construction to improve the South Parking Lot and trailhead access on March 18, weather permitting. The South Parking Lot is located off State Route 32/County Road 423 about ¾ mile west of Route 4. The construction is expected to last roughly 3 weeks, during which time the area will be closed to public access. Once completed, the existing parking area will be vastly improved, including designated parking spots and larger trailer parking spots. Safety was a primary focus in the design and the new lot will feature an improved entrance and exit onto Route 32. Finally, new signage will more clearly indicate the location of the lot from the road. Saratoga National Historical Park Superintendent Leslie Morlock states, “We are excited for this needed investment in the park’s infrastructure. This project was specifically designed to provide safe and convenient access for recreational users of the park. Users of the Horse Trail will especially benefit from the improved parking layout.”  The Horse Trail will reopen to the public once the ground saturation levels improve later in the spring. All closures and updates will be posted at www.nps.gov/sara.

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About Saratoga National Historical Park: This unit of the National Park Service preserves, protects and interprets the sites associated with the battles, siege and surrender of the British forces at Saratoga. The park encompasses five sites including the Saratoga Battlefield, General Philip Schuyler’s House, Victory Woods, the Saratoga Monument and Sword Surrender Site totaling 3,579 acres. For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at [phone], visit www.nps.gov/sara or find the park on Facebook or Twitter @SaratogaNHP.