An amazing playground with something for everyone! My 2,3 and 4 year old grandchildren were…read morethrilled. The only hard part is getting them to leave!

Since my wife and I became parents, I feel like we've both become playground connoisseurs. We've…read moremade quite a list of good playgrounds in the tri-state area, but one of our absolute favorites is Julie's Jungle in Hopewell Junction, New York. Inceptioned in 2012, the playground was named after Julie Keating. Young Julie was afflicted with both physical and cognitive disabilities and was often unable to join in on the fun at her local park. She tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of 15. Her younger sister Natalie later wrote a letter to the East Fishkill recreation committee asking them to build a handicapped-accessible playground. The town accepted the proposal. Phase I of the playground opened in 2016 and Phase II was completed in 2018. Julie's Jungle was the first fully accessible playground built in Dutchess County. It was built for children of all abilities to play and learn together. It's equipped with accessible routes and paths throughout, ramps, spacious decks, short stair heights, Braille play panels, and even a sensory garden. Whenever my family and I are passing through the area, we always make a point to stop at Julie's Jungle. Both of my sons love playing here. They have so much fun that our visits seem to end in the blink of an eye. We wish that more playgrounds were like this. FUN FACT: For those parents like me who enjoy good craft beer and wood-fired pizza, Sloop Brewing Company is just a three-minute drive away!

An awesome zone with kids playground with several things to keep kids of all ages engaged. Soccer…read morefields, baseball fields and basketball courts in the same area

Good park , very kid friendly , & lots of shade . Great park for the summer time . Multiple…read morebaseball fields , a basketball court , a local pool . Very good atmosphere . Also a dog park was recently built in between fields which is cool !

It doesn't get any better than finding discoveries, and Pinewoods is one of them. Appealing to the…read moreeye from the parking lot is a playground, tennis court, and basketball court. There is also a skateboarding park added to the mix and also a pavilion. One trail is provided in the park which is assigned orange and loops around Pinewoods, going through the woods with gradient changes (be careful) and cutting through the grassy field. It also parallels the Crum Elbow Creek with a waterfall making it a highlight from an upper view and getting close to the water. Something to be careful of is the mud that covers the trail. Obviously, with heavy rains, it can be a huge issue, but take caution as it can be slippery. Sunny days for a period of time shouldn't be a concern, but they can still be there. Getting around it can be done, but requires climbing and can be steep on the dry area. Maybe an upgrade could be a benefit for this issue. All in all, a good park to check out.

Low key calm playground. Not many people visiting when we went but we were not upset about that…read more Sometimes we want the playground to ourselves! My son is young so the play-set was a bit big for him. That said, it's big enough for adults to go on too. That was helpful for when my son got nervous. The park was clean and finding shade is not an issue! I definitely recommend

Played today ( well tried to) Greens were so bad from aeration they looked like plinco boards…read more Don't waste your money this weekend in beautiful conditions to play there

I've only been to Baird Park when I was very young. The only thing I remember was it was very windy…read moreand we didn't stay long. Flash forwarding to now, I didn't expect it to be this big. For me, the main intent we visited was the trails. We didn't end up doing all of them in one visit. All I'll say is, the other trails are much longer, the red trail. The trail we took was the second-longest, the blue route. The green route is in fact the shortest, but that's found within the red trail (I have a photo of the map). On our walk, it was very leafy and slippery in some areas, something to watch out for. Taking baby steps in areas helped. I was a bit surprised to see a lot of fallen trees and the majority of them were covering the path. Personally, it would be nice to get that situated and cleared off. We managed to get through though. You're not going to get at the greatest view in the world but on some uphills, you'll be able to see across the river. If anyone has a heart for nature, the walk is quite enjoyable.

I was thrilled to make this stop, even though I didn't get to explore the whole park. There are two…read moreentrances, located on Route 32, also, Gardnertown Road, and Powder Mill Road. The majority of the park includes multiple trails, including an Observation Tower, highlighting the wonderful view across the Hudson River, including south and north. The trees are in a way that limits a great view looking west. I enjoyed the view, and it was well worth it. The driveway I took is one lane, so do take caution while driving and pass carefully when necessary. Cronomer is on my checklist.

The LaGrange Park is well known for the home team of the LaGrange Youth Baseball and Softball…read moreLeague, among others, such as a basketball court. There are no trails, but taking a stroll around the field and grass is a great way to enjoy nature. A pavilion, picnic tables, bathrooms, and a concession stand are provided for convenience. Also, anyone who's a fisher you're in for a treat. Jackson Creek is located on the east side of the park. I personally enjoyed the walkthrough. Welcome to the LaGrange Park Jungle..

Easy trails. Well circulated with other people. Relaxing views. A great place to paint outdoors,…read morehave lunch under the pavilion or/and explore.

Ample parking. Moderately busy on a lovely fall weekday. No bugs or mud noted, but lots of leaves,…read morerocks, and tree roots on sometimes steep trails. There is a porta potty but it's on unlevel ground. Firetower views are amazing.