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For information on how to register for Youth and Recreation programs visit www.amherstyouthandrec.org.

Town of Amherst Recreation ID Card information and Application

  • The Amherst Youth & Recreation Department offers programs for residents of all ages. Program registration requires a resident ID card which is good from January 1 through December 31.
  • Program activities are held at various Recreation and Community Center locations throughout the town.
  • Year round indoor ice skating is available through the Northtown Center at Amherst. The facility offers Public Skate sessions for people of all ages. In addition to 3 NHL ice rinks and one Olympic sized rink, the complex grounds also include softball fields.
  • Amherst is home to over 20 outdoor park/playground locations which encompass both active and passive recreation.
  • Park amenities include playgrounds, shelters, bike paths, tennis courts, sports fields and picnic areas. Picnic shelters and select facilities are available for rental by large groups.
  • Two beautiful pools along with a splash park are available for resident use during the summer months.
  • From spring through late fall, area residents and non-residents alike can enjoy golfing at three (3) public golf courses. Each course offers its own unique challenge. A driving range is also available for those who want to brush up on their game or take a few swings.

Youth and Recreation

1615 Amherst Manor Dr
Williamsville, NY  14221
(716) 631-7132
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
10:00 AM - 2:00PM (Sat)


Youth and Recreation

Pouli, Mary-Diana
    Executive Director
    716-631-7132 ext. 7532

Guzdek, Eric
    Deputy Director Recreation
    716-631-7132 ext. 7512

Barth, Dave
    Senior Maintenance
    716-631-7132

Burns, Jared
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7713

Bush, Brian
    Supervising Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC
    716-631-7132

Cicero, Donna
    Clerk - PT
    716-631-7132 ext. 7514

Erwin, Robin
    Principal Clerk Typist
    716-631-7217

Fischer, Patrice
    Principal Clerk Typist
    716-631-7132 ext. 7520

Graczyk, Elizabeth
    Resource Coordinator
    716-631-7132 ext. 7550

Groff, Linda
    Recreation Attendant
    716-631-7132 ext. 7529

Holmes, Michele
    Program Leader
    716-631-7208

Ignaszak, Brian
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7519

Kiefer-Warren, Joann
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7516

Laudico, Alan
    Program Leader
    716-633-8117

Lefebvre, Heidi
    Project Coordinator
    716-631-7132 ext. 7514

Lorenzo, Angelo
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7517

Madden, Riley
    Recreation Attendant
    716-631-7132

McCarthy, Roseanne
    Public Relations Coordinator
    716-631-7132 ext. 7521

Miles, Jim
    Laborer Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Miller, Kathy
    Asset Development Specialist
    716-631-7132 ext. 7523

Mohney, Sue
    Program Leader
    716-631-7299

Pieber, Frank
    Laborer Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Pierce, Margaret
    Clerk
    716-631-7132

Reed, Jennifer
    Program Leader
    716-689-1404

Reilley, Jenna
    Program Leader
    716-631-7132 ext. 7716

Rohrer, Anne
    Clerk
    716-631-7132 ext. 7518

Sember, Andrew
    Recreation Attendant
    716-631-7132

Sosnowski, Naomi
    Program Supervisor
    716-631-7132 ext. 7522

Stravalaci, Antonella
    Director of Volunteers
    716-631-7210

Vega, Tony
    Working Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Waltz, Bradley
    Recreation Supervisor
    716-631-7132 ext. 7528

Wendling, Jim
    Maintenance Worker
    716-689-1418

Whitehead, James
    Laborer Crew Chief
    716-631-7132

Zapfel, Janice
    Deputy Director Youth
    716-631-7132 ext. 7511



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The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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