Mine Kill State Park Begins Sign-ups for American Red Cross Swim Lessons

New Junior Lifeguard course now available!

NORTH BLENHEIM – Mine Kill State Park began swim lesson sign ups on May 28th at 11am. Offering over 10 different courses for children and adults. Mine Kill is proud to offer American Red Cross Levels 1 through 6, as well as Infant and Preschool Aquatic Programs for children 6 months to 4 years old. 

All lessons are free and offered in two sessions. Session one runs from July 1st until July 25th, 2024. Session two runs from July 29th until August 22nd, 2024. The Mine Kill State Park Pool Complex has an Olympic size pool, wading pool and diving pool which will be open at no cost to anyone from June 29 to September 2, daily 10am to 6pm.

Those interested in signing up for swim lessons at Mine Kill State Park can do so by visiting https://bookwhen.com/minekill, or call the Park Office at 518-827-8690 for more information. 

New this year, Mine Kill is now also offering a junior lifeguard course! The junior lifeguard course is a great opportunity for individuals who have passed at least level 5 of the Red Cross swim program, and who are interested in becoming a lifeguard. They will begin to learn the fundamentals of lifeguarding skills and training, and the requirements to pass the lifeguard qualifier.

Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, Mine Kill State Park overlooks the NY Power Authority's Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. Providing good fishing opportunities, the lower reservoir is stocked with trout and walleye, and has several other species, including bass and is ideal for motor boating, kayaking and water skiing. 

Cascading 80 feet through a narrow gorge is the picturesque Mine Kill Falls for which the park is named. A separate parking area, 1/4 miles south of the parks' main entrance, provides access to the overlook viewing platforms, as well as the Long Path hiking trail to the lower falls and beyond.