This dog park is small and sweet. Its definitely off the beaten path and a little difficult to…read morefind. There are a couple benches, plenty of water bowls, a fountain, and a some rogue toys here and there. There were no poop bags so definitely make sure you have your own!

We love Bowdoin Park for so many reasons. The park is so spacious with so many nooks and crannies…read morethat there's something for everyone. Multi use sports fields, swing sets, toddler play areas, great spaces for picnicking, and for my purpose, Dog exploring. My black lab mix has to sniff frequently to feel gratification. So our trips to Bowden Park happened roughly once a week so he can read all the "Social PEEdia.". Regardless of what time or day it is, you'll always find people enjoying the trail, walk, quiet, picnic, entertaining children, or using one of the several permanent gazebo structures to host a celebration. I think it's still possible to rent out the lodge for overnight stays and private parties. I would defer to them to confirm that There's a little chapel on site and I've never been inside, but it looks absolutely adorable. This could be a great place for a casual country wedding celebration and picnic in place of those high priced extravagant weddings. This is our third visit this month and I have failed to report in two other times. If you have a dog, this is a great place to visit but make sure you bring your 6 foot leash. It is mandatory Like all parks in the county, the park closes at dusk. Be respectful and carry your trash out with you if you can't find a receptacle of which there are many. And by all means, clean up after your pet and your children. Keep the Park beautiful for everyone. The location of Bowden Park is on the edges of the Hudson River. You can't see the river from everywhere but you know it's there parallel to the train path to New York City and up to Poughkeepsie

Bowdoin Park is one of those parks where "I wish I discovered this place many years back." Driving…read morein leads to many things to do, a playground for the kids, and two big fields with one providing a baseball and soccer field. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park along with pavilions. The pavilions are in great shape and in use. Bathrooms are provided in the main building. Also, be on the lookout for upcoming mini concerts, which are performed on the hilly field just as you enter. There are a total of six trails that are assigned a color, starting at one point and ending at a different location (with some reconnecting with the same path), except the blue trail, which does a loop, and also the Wappingers Greenway Trail, which passes through. I've enjoyed exploring, with decent views and scenery. The intersections of different paths need to be marked clearly, and instead, the sign is further in. Reading the map is key to not getting lost, which Bowdoin Park provides. There's a lot to offer for all ages, and it's a destination anyone won't regret along the Hudson River with a touch of nature.

Beautiful path along the dog park leading to two sections for bigger and smaller dogs. Overall…read moreseems well kept.

This is a great dog park and super clean!…read more Good place to let my service animal run and get some energy out. The only issue is that some people show up with dogs who are not socialized and are aggressive and they do nothing when their dog is attacking others. I'm not sure how often they go, but some other dog owners mentioned that it has gotten worse. If you get there and it's empty take advantage of it. The best days are the sunny days when it's early morning or evening!

I used to come here with my dog so she could run free off leash. I was surprised that a year or 2…read moreago they started charging a membership fee and u can't get in without a key fob. Seems pretty discriminatory. You don't make the humans pay to use the playground. Shameful

Decent dog run that is a pretty good size to run your dog…read more Things it has going for it: - Big, about one acre - Dedicated parking - Plastic bags available to pick ip poop and poop bag dispensers but no poop bags in them - Adequate fencing in most parts of run - Plenty of shade - Has a water source Things it has going against it: - No separate large and small dog runs - Water source that is available is only a hose and a couple of bowls - Limited seating - Dirt and grass ground cover - No bathrooms near run This dog run has the size but it needs a few upgrade and some TLC to make a great dog run. Add a better water source, more seating, have poop bags and this is a 3 star dog run. Upgrade ground cover and upgrade or fix some of the fencing and it is probably a 4 star dog run. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-5

I joined the dog park in May as we had just moved to Beacon. I was really happy that they screen…read morethe dogs ahead of time by having them register their dog with the city and submit their vaccination records. No aggressive dogs are allowed. I really appreciate this as my dog is an anxiety prone rescue. While we lived in NYC we couldn't go into any of the dog parks as you never know anything about the dogs. Also, the park is very big so the dogs have space to stay to themselves unlike the small parks in NYC. Everyone I have met is very kind and helpful. I have found out about such great restaurants, contractors, other dog friendly places, vet clinics and a wonderful doggy daycare place.

Not sure what these negative reviews are about…read more...... There is and always has been a separate entrance for small dogs; there is no reason for a small dog not to come here. Secondly thankfully this is a private dog park that anyone can join for an annual fee. Makes me feel safe that only neutered/spayed dogs with all appropriate vaccinations come here. I'm happy to pay $55 a year knowing that all the dogs that come here are fully vaccinated and fixed. Well worth it. I go almost daily, I've yet to see a fight.

It's a hard decision of rating a 1 or 2, but with decimals, it would be very useful in this case. I…read morefound this park online at https://gis.dutchessny.gov/parks-and-trails/ which showed one trail doing a big loop. Coming in, I saw a sign naming the park and also another advertising a holiday event (which I found surprising to still be up). Also, a soccer field was visible to the left and further in, a small parking lot which has a dog park located in front of it, reasonable sized. Up the hill, without noticing, there was additional parking with a huge field. No issues with that overall. The trail had a light blue symbol along the driveway, but the signature was awful, especially coming to the parking lot, you'll have find your way which is across the field into the woods and I did have to ask someone where it is to get that answer. With that, the trail looked in trouble condition; overgrown, hilly, and wet. I only stepped in the trail at that one and also toward the park entrance, where both went to the woods. What's worse, there is no map provided in this park which is absolutely ridiculous. It comes down to that overall, including other major improvements, such as, better signage, and also maintenance that needs to be done. The only way of finding the map is on the website, which I mentioned in the first paragraph. Even looking at the trail map seemed a bit off. Getting those fixed will definitely up my rating, despite the sporting and dog park having no issues.

we try to get to this dog park at least 4 times a week so many nice dogs they all play so nice…read morethere few hills they can climb on and run around very natural there's chairs that the owners sit in and chitchat only issue is in the spring / summer there was rabbits n a groundhogs in holes in the ground near the back and dogs would try to get them. very nice park they recently did the driveway update. we go in the snow as long as there open. :) you have to register your animal and pay a fee to enter

Right off of 416 and it is an amazing lot of land. Between bike trails, small ponds and a nice dog…read morepark, the park offers much for everyone. It's a beautiful landscape that lays host to many event including the 4th of July fireworks. A great place to relax, have a picnic or just relax among nature. It's a beautiful park that is very well kept. The staff keeps it very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are pretty clean, the staff friendly and it is dog friendly. It also has the Arboretum connected to it. It is a nice hidden treasure of the Campbell Hall and Montgomery area.

There are only aggressive dogs there and owners are not responsible to make sure their dogs are…read morebehaved. My dog was twice attacked by Akitas there. The dogs circle and crowd a dog entering the park. my mild mannered dog had to show his teeth to defend himself. Owners sit on benches and socialize.

Came here to watch the sunset on the river and it was amazing. The park is clean and spacious…read more Great place to relax and listen to the waves, occasionally you'll get sounds from the train as it's near the station, but it's not egregious.

Great little park with large covered picnic tables. Beautiful clean area to eat your lunch or just…read morehang out with a large group.

Amazing dog park! I go here almost every day! I love how the place is based off donations and…read moreeverything about it is so amazing. Not to mention the creek right near by and the wonderful chimes where you can sit and relax while your dog has a lot of fun. It also has a small dog park for small dogs too!

We managed to visit twice during our trip and it was such an amazing park! There's tons of room for…read morethe pups to run, almost fully grass andddd there's agility equipment that my dog absolutely loved! There's also a small trail you can follow that leads to a section where the dogs can swim.

If anyone is deeply into nature despite great views, this is the place to come to. There is not a…read morelot of parking space, but from what I've seen, it doesn't seem to fill up. A map is provided just as you enter, followed by a gravel path going uphill. There is no public access for vehicles on this part. Along the way, you'll see letters indicating trails. These trails end up doing a loop, eventually meeting up with the gravel. The trails provide arrows on trees to follow the path, and it's marked clearly. At the end of the uphill on the gravel, there is additional space assuming for park employees to park or if it gets packed. Continuing, the gravel turns into a grassy trail, splitting to the left and right. Both of those end up going toward 9D into private property. On the left split, there is a bridge that crosses a stream that leads to Wappingers Creek. The only highlights I enjoyed were that and the trail that parallels the stream. On the right split, there's not too much to take in except paralleling the stream on the upper side. Two suggestions I do wish is to update signatures regarding trail letters (some were messing) and provide the letter along the way. Taking a photo of the map is key to make the trip enjoyable.

My favorite trail to walk my dog. I go all year around. Awesome beautiful waterfalls along the…read morecreek. Hardly anyone around. Peaceful. Try going after a rainfall, or in the winter after snow. Many options for short or long walks. My second favorite is Carnwath Farms. Third is Reese Sanctuary. Fourth is Boidon park. All near Wappingers.