The Clark Sports Center

The Clark Sports Center Our mission is to take an active role in the health, fitness, recreational and educational life of Cooperstown, NY and its surrounding areas.
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The Clark Sports Center indoor facilities encompasses 110,000 square feet including a multi-use gym floor, indoor running track, racquetball court, squash courts, doubles squash court, Trackman Golf Simulator, bowling center, swimming and diving pools, Fitness Center with weight-lifting and cardio equipment, group fitness studios, indoor high rock climbing wall, indoor bouldering climbing wall, fi

tness game room and meeting rooms. We offer free WiFi throughout the building. There are vending machines that sell drinks and snacks in the Main Lobby. There are locker rooms for men, women, boys, girls, families and gender neutral. Outside, surrounded by Cooperstown’s beautiful rolling hills, we offer 17 acres of well-maintained fields, an exciting outdoor high ropes challenge course with two zip-lines, soccer and multi-purpose fields, two softball fields, four court tennis center, and other multi-purpose fields. The Sports Center is equipped to handle the needs of the physically disabled. The designated handicapped parking area is located at the side of the building near the main entrance. A wheelchair ramp is located in front of the main entrance. An elevator is available to provide access to the lower level of the building and to the Sports Performance Area. Locker rooms are rest room access for the physically disabled are available. Any questions or special needs considerations may be directed tot he Main Desk. Note: Coaching, instruction, training, lessons, and other organized activities must be directed by Clark Sports Center staff unless approved by the appropriate Department Head, Associate Directors, or Director. Permission and check-in is required to use the playing fields adjacent to the Sports Center. Non-members must pay any appropriate guest fees.

Sun, sweat, serve🎾Registration is now open for our Women's Summer Tennis Leagues! Advanced Beginner and Intermediate-Adv...
06/11/2026

Sun, sweat, serve🎾

Registration is now open for our Women's Summer Tennis Leagues! Advanced Beginner and Intermediate-Advanced leagues take place on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, July-August. Register online by June 21 as an individual - your partner will change each week.

A memory. A name. A familiar face. These moments can mean everything. 🧠💜During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, our ...
06/10/2026

A memory. A name. A familiar face. These moments can mean everything. 🧠💜

During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, our team is wearing purple to honor those living with Alzheimer's, support the families and caregivers walking alongside them, and remember the loved ones whose stories continue to shape us.

Alzheimer's affects over 7 million Americans, but behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a lifetime of memories worth fighting for.

We stand together in hope for better treatments, greater understanding, and one day a cure. 💜🪻

It is never too late to start dancing. 🩰Introducing our Summer Adult Ballet Class! Perfect for beginners and anyone look...
06/07/2026

It is never too late to start dancing. 🩰

Introducing our Summer Adult Ballet Class! Perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a new skill to add to their repertoire. Instructor Edna Gonzalez-Dau offers guidance and support, and no prior experience is needed to join. Online registration begins Monday, June 8, at 9:00am.

640 runners. Countless miles. One incredible day. 🏃‍♀️🌊🏃‍♂️What an amazing 12th Annual Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Mara...
06/06/2026

640 runners. Countless miles. One incredible day. 🏃‍♀️🌊🏃‍♂️

What an amazing 12th Annual Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon 10k & 5k! Today, runners from near and far came together to challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and create an unforgettable event filled with determination and community spirit.

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, staff, and spectators who helped make this event possible and congratulations to all participants on an incredible achievement!

Special recognition to our overall winners:

🏆Marathon (26.2 Miles)
Overall Female: Sarika Temme-Bapat (02:56:47)
Overall Male: Joshua Minzner (03:15:57)

🏆Half-Marathon (13.1 Miles)
Overall Female: Emily Hanson (01:37:03)
Overall Male: Bryce Maopolski (01:22:55)

🏆10K (6.2 Miles)
Overall Female: Abigail Snow (00:48:14)
Overall Male: Michael Johnson (00:41:21)

🏆 5K (3.1 Miles)
Overall Female: Vicky Pekarchik (00:23:18)
Overall Male: Gary Wannamaker (00:20:45)

We’re officially just 1️⃣ day away from the Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon 10k & 5k! It’s shaping up to be a beau...
06/05/2026

We’re officially just 1️⃣ day away from the Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon 10k & 5k! It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend, and we’re thrilled to welcome approximately 650 racers to this incredible event tomorrow☀ As runners make their way around Otsego Lake between 7:00am and 2:00pm, we kindly ask everyone to use extra caution and help us create a safe, encouraging atmosphere for all. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing volunteers, staff and law enforcement teams for helping make race day safe, smooth, and memorable.

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors! A very special thank you to our Title Sponsor, NYCM Insurance, and our Finish Line Sponsor, Michelob ULTRA in conjunction with Saratoga Eagle. Be sure to look for the eye-catching race bibs, proudly sponsored by Mastrovito Hyundai.

We’re also incredibly thankful for the support of Glimmerglass State Park, Stewart's Shops, American Wholesalers, Cooperstown Brewing Company, Ommegang, Otsego County, NY, GU Energy Labs, Jive Café, Price Chopper Supermarkets, Boilermaker Road Race, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown EMS, East Springfield Fire Department, NY State Parks & Historic Sites and New York State Police.

Be a life saver and give blood on Friday, June 19, at the Clark Sports Center! The American Red Cross will be hosting a ...
06/05/2026

Be a life saver and give blood on Friday, June 19, at the Clark Sports Center! The American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive in our Community Room from 12:00-5:00pm.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS to visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: COOPERSTOWN to schedule an appointment.

The countdown is on for Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon 10k & 5k! This Saturday, runners from over 28 states will ...
06/02/2026

The countdown is on for Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon 10k & 5k!

This Saturday, runners from over 28 states will head to Cooperstown to take on one of the most beautiful and challenging races! Every race wraps up with a stunning finish at Glimmerglass State Park, making it an experience you won't want to miss. Haven't registered yet? There's still time! Online registration closes tonight at 11:00pm - don't miss out!

You never know until you tri! 🏅 Our 2026 Kid's Triathlon athletes swam, biked, and raced their hearts out this afternoon...
05/29/2026

You never know until you tri! 🏅

Our 2026 Kid's Triathlon athletes swam, biked, and raced their hearts out this afternoon. Congratulations to our age group winners and thank you to all of the spectators who came out to cheer them on!

8-9 Years Old
🥇Ezekiel Edmonds
🥈Heath MacColl
🥉Graysen Hazzard

10-11 Years Old
🥇Asher Edmonds
🥈Maisie Reed
🥉Andrew Giddings

12-14 Years Old
🥇Drake Oseassen
🥈Athalia Giddings
🥉Leo Wood

05/29/2026

The following areas will be closed for today's Kid's Triathlon Club Race🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️:

• The Aquatic Center will be closed 3:30-4:30pm.
• The east entrance (closest to the soccer/softball fields) and the front driveway will be closed 3:30pm-5:30pm.

The Clark Sports Center is hiring a Full Time Assistant Director of Sports and Recreation!🏀⚽⛳️⚾️The Assistant Director o...
05/29/2026

The Clark Sports Center is hiring a Full Time Assistant Director of Sports and Recreation!🏀⚽⛳️⚾️

The Assistant Director of Sports and Recreation supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of youth and adult sports programming at the Clark Sports Center. This role works closely with the Sports and Recreation Director to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and mission-aligned recreational experiences that promote physical wellness, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

⏰Applications are due by Friday, June 12, 2026.

To learn more or apply, visit: https://www.clarksportscenter.com/about/employment-opportunities/assistant-director-of-sports-and-recreation/

Job Title: Assistant Director of Sports and Recreation Department: Sports and Recreation Reports To: Director of Sports and Recreation Classification: Full-Time, Hourly (40 hours per week) Schedule: Hybrid: September 1-May 31, Tuesday-Saturday, with at least three evening shifts of 12:00-9:00pm; Jun...

Address

124 County Highway 52
Cooperstown, NY
13326

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm
Thursday 5:30am - 9pm
Friday 5:30am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16075472800

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