The Community Center Hall is available for parties and events. The room is approximately 48 by 26 feet, and holds up to 84 people. Sixty-five chairs and 10 tables are included. Renters have some use of the kitchen.

New Paltz residents: $50 per hour

Non-residents: $75 per hour

We also ask for a deposit of $150 in a separate check to secure the booking. If the facility looks clean after, the deposit is shredded. 

Please make checks out to "Town of New Paltz."

Questions? Please contact Joanna at 845-255-2512 or recreation@townofnewpaltzny.gov.

See larger pictures of the hall here and here. Picture of kitchen here.

The Community Center kitchen is available for community cooking events or classes. The kitchen has a refrigerator, oven, ceramic plates and cups, and a restaurant-grade dishwasher. 

Questions? Please contact Joanna at 845-255-2512 or recreation@townofnewpaltzny.gov.

Larger picture of kitchen here.

See schedule here.

Sign up for our mailing list here. 

Questions about any of these offerings? Email recreation@townofnewpaltzny.gov or call New Paltz Recreation at (845) 255-2512.

The next Community Dinner will take place at the United  Methodist Church, "New Connexions," at the corner of Main and Grove, on April 15th. Stay to listen to M'Bollo, music from Senegal.

See flyer here. Y en Español. This event is a collaboration between New Connexions and Thriving Together (Office of Community Wellness).

Wednesday, April 15th from 5:30 to 9:00pm. (New Connexions, United Methodist Church)

The volunteer CPF Advisory Board has been created to help the Town Board identify landowners who wish to protect their land. The Advisory Board is guided by a science-based Community Preservation Plan, which identifies the important conservation values that might exist on any given parcel in the Town. Read a descriptive brochure here.

Read more about the Community Preservation Plan here and the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board here.

4th Tuesday of every month, 7:00 to 8:30pm. (Community Center)

The Conscious Dying group began in 2013 after the members had taken a course of the same name with the Lifetime Learning Institute.

Thank you to our wonderful student teachers for bringing fun and inspiring art classes to our Center! Participants loved the sessions! We look forward to more Creative Corner Fridays starting in September!

Open to middle school students, SUNY New Paltz Art Education students rotate to provide a new project every week. They will post updates on their Instagram at np.creativecorner.

To register for the new FALL 2025 sessions, click here.

FREE

Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00pm starting mid September. Please keep an eye on their Instagram for starting date. (Community Center)

For grades 6-12.

“New Paltz Creative Corner is a creative space made by students for students. We are dedicated to providing a space for young people to explore art openly and creatively. We believe that everyone deserves access to the arts and their community. We promote expression and discussion through engagement in the creative process, expanding your horizons of art, and exploring your own ideas. New Paltz Creative Corner is your space to discover yourself and the world. Don't stand around while the world is happening; come be a part of that happening.” - SUNY New Paltz Art Education students.

The SUNY students will post updates on their Instagram at np.creativecorner.

Pre-registration helps the SUNY students prepare for the sessions. It is appreciated, but not required. The sessions are FREE.

Registration begins soon!

Every Friday from 5:00 to 7:00pm. (Community Center) FREE

Elisa Parker is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and creator of Dance Fusion. This class incorporates elements of Latin and Contemporary music genres into aerobic-style dance classes. Drop-ins are welcome and there is no prior dance experience necessary. The class fee is $10.

Monday's from 5:30 to 6:15pm. (Community Center)

The Environmental Conservation Board (EnCB) reviews Planning Board site applications for environmental impact and addresses other general environmental concerns.  The EnCB proposed and achieved designation of the Shawangunk Ridge as the Town of New Paltz’ first critical environmental area (CEA).  The EnCB can be reached via email at EnCB@townofnewpaltz.org  More information about the EnCB can be found on the Town of New Paltz website https://www.townofnewpaltz.org/environmental-conservation-board.

Third Monday of the month at 7:30pm. (Community Center)