Once destined for residential development, the 90-acre Round Lake Preserve now encompasses critical environmental assets including both wetlands and woodlands, and offers ample opportunities for a variety of recreational activities.

The Round Lake Preserve provides multiple passive recreational and cultural opportunities to the community including, but not limited to, improved site access, a formalized parking area, accessible trails, boardwalk, fishing access and viewing areas; educational opportunities, and a car-top boat launch.

This key environmental area contains a significant amount of scenic wetlands, woodland, meadows and fields and is an ideal place for nature walks, birding, wildlife observation, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Directions:

From Saratoga Springs, head south on 1-87 S. Take exit 11 towards Round Lake and proceed through traffic circle following the Round Lake bypass and signs for NY-67 E. After approximately 1.7 miles turn right at the sign marked “Round Lake Preserve”. The preserve contains two parking areas – one for unloading and handicap parking near the wetlands, and a second lot at the beginning of the trail for longer-stay parking.