I discovered this park a couple of years back from one of my friends, and it's a wonderful stop…read morelocated right behind Marist College (making it hidden), which is also used by the students and staff mainly for the boating club. Coming in isn't tough, until approaching an underground bridge, which is the Amtrak line, which only provides one lane with a stoplight. There's plenty of parking with the driveway continuing down until reaching the turnaround, and beyond that is another property. There is a walkway that parallels the Hudson River close up with a little dock, with a nice view all around. A gazebo is located on the top near the parking lot, which isn't hard to miss. Most of the time, it will be breezy which doesn't come as a surprise but adds fun in some way. I can't imagine anyone enjoying this lovely park. For a new discovery in the Hudson Valley, make this your stop.

Bower Park I'd say is one of those parks where it's not visible from the main road, and located on…read morea small road making it unkown. Going down the access road leads to a parking lot with a playground and two soccer fields providing a walking track. Past the playground is a trail up the hill which is named the Quarry Trails providing five paths, indicated by colors red, yellow, turquoise, blue, and green. The trails does a big loop expect the green, leading to the Wappingers Creek. For history geeks, the red trail approximates an old railroad line called the Poughkeepsie & Eastern Railroad going from Poughkeepsie to Millerton. I really like the trails, as it's peaceful and easy to follow. The trails are not to difficult, but beware of bugs and ticks being out and about.

This review is for the 10th annual Festival at the Falls…read more There are dozens of tents set up by local businesses, schools, and affiliations. Vendors selling vinyl albums, jewelry, and other tchotchkes. Many have activities for children, quite a few food trucks, even one from Outback. There is limited seating to enjoy a real meal. The weather cooperated. Limited street parking, and the local PD was giving out tickets to violators. Otherwise, it was pleasant. The Messier homestead was open for guided tours and just to look around.

Discovering parks for the first time is always a thrill for me! I found Mesier Park just a couple…read moreof days ago online. This is a village park which contains a big field with some hills and gravel that does a big circular loop around the main building. The nice part about it is there are a lot of trees to provide shade. There are also benches that are provided throughout the park along with trash cans. It's a great place to go to if you need a day's rest or finding new places to enjoy nature. There is also a museum that contains the history of the two Dutchmen who settled here during the 18th century. Due to COVID, it is currently closed.

Beautiful Park with amazing view of the bridge. Great space for outdoor events and concerts…read more Dedicated playground, picnic tables and path along the river. Free parking on nonevent days.

A nice small park. There is a lot of resting space and some play ground stuff for kids. This is…read morealso a park were you are able to load and unload boats if you have and want to go into the water. There is lots of parking in this park as well.

For big fields and property, consider this stop for a large get-together. Plenty of parking, making…read moreit convenient for anyone to fit as many vehicles as necessary. The main attraction that can't be missed is the big pavilion, with two picnic tables located right at the perimeter. There is also a smaller pavilion located a little east of the big one, holding a couple of seats as well. A playground for the kitties is provided, with swings, slides, and also a flying fox (hanging on to a handle that connects a bar). Way out to the west, there is a baseball field and a soccer field a bit closer. Just to note, this park is open to the public, but with parties going on, expect this place to be crowded. I truly enjoy this park.

Great day to be at the Thom Felton park, festival. Plenty of FREE parking no entrance fee…read more Dozens of food trucks, live music, children's activities, souped up muscle cars, & antique cars to check out.

I didn't know about this park until I did an online search, well, it's nice. For history and/or…read moretrain enthusiasts, even more fun. The parking lot is big enough to fill cars in. When we went, it was relatively quiet. There is a playground, benches, and my favorite, a pavilion. There is also a hill featuring steps that leads to the top with a view along with a panic table. During the visit, you may ask, "what's that building?" In the early days, this parking lot was used for the old Hyde Park Train Station, (1851-1981) once owned by New York Central Railroad. You can also enter the building on certain days. Since Amtrak and CSX are routed through here, expect to do some waiting for trains to come by. With that, looking at the river and walking around is a great way to kill time. The Hyde Park Trail also cuts through this park with the map showing it, which is a long trail covering different parks and trails.

Not much to see here, except for the fact that there is a scenic overlook most people probably…read moreignore. I went into the area under the awning using the stairs then came down using the handicapped ramp and towards the end slipped and fell (on my but and non-driving leg. But yes, I'll be fine.) Otherwise, there was no one to look in after this place and the place was deserted. I saw some benches and tables as well as swing sets for both adults and children, but nobody was around to talk to. There was only one other car in the parking lot but even then they left after the Amtrak train (which has a secluded line) came through.

The hike was straightforward and easy, but the best part is at the end of it along the Hudson…read moreRiver. There weren't a lot of people on the trail this day. You can smell the salt in the Hudson River and get some great views across the water. An eight day trip for me peaked on a conveniently located rock there: unforgettable. It's just a great place to sit and soak it all in, relax under the sun, forget about everything and just absorb the moment...I'll be sure to stop in again the next time I'm in town.

Beginner friendly and dog friendly! Very easy trail, only took about an hour at my dog's pace lol…read more It has decent views and a waterfall. The parking was easy to find and wasn't too packed :)

If you're like us, it would be easy enough to drive accidentally into a unit complex which come…read moreright before the turnoff for the parking lot. The lot is big enough for a good two dozen vehicles, and the entrance and the beginning of the Black Creek trail comes right off the far end of the parking lot. The suspension bridge is pretty and gives a great view of the creek, and leads right into yellow trail, which we didn't pick. Black Creek trail has a mostly gentle slope, fully paved, and is about 0.6 mile long, and it culminates in Cedar Point Outlook with a gazebo and a large open field with several benches where the creek really opens up. There's a restroom next to what looks like a caretaker's cottage. We couldn't figure out how to get to the other outlooks from Cedar Point, so if anyone knows, please share. I appreciate this space being maintained and open for all to enjoy. **You can only enter and exit the parking lot one way, so please watch for the signs.

I absolutely love this preserve! The trails are great and challenging. Perfect place to go alone…read moreor with family or dogs or all of the above! Lots of opportunities for beautiful nature shots. It's a really good spot to hike if you are dealing with anxiety or PTSD. If you want a beautiful setting and some nature time then this is your spot.