1959, at the request of the New City Civic Association, a citizen's committee was formed to consider the recreational needs of the Town of Clarkstown. It's findings were presented to the Supervisor and Town Council, and resulted in the formation of the Clarkstown Recreation Commission in 1960, with James Damiani as its first Chairperson.

Our Park system incorporates about 700 acres of park land, four (4) Community Centers, three (3) outdoor pools, three (3) picnic areas, two (2) picnic shelter, twelve (12) ballfields, one (1) soccer field, two (2) bocci ball courts, two (2) tennis courts, one (1) wheel park, five (5) playgrounds, four (4) outdoor basketball courts, and a historic home, barn and use of various school facilities.