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Bowdoin Park

Bowdoin Park is a picturesque 301-acre park located in Southern Dutchess County. This park has amazing views overlooking the Hudson River and is a perfect venue to host your next gathering or event.

Park facilities include:

  • Picnic areas
  • Playground area
  • Seasonal Splash Pad Open daily 10 am -7 pm (Weather Permitting)  
  • Soccer fields, two softball fields and a sand volleyball court
  • Gaga ball pit
  • Nationally recognized cross-country course that utilizes the parks well-maintained hiking trails
  • Sledding Hill and Ice Skating Rink (Weather Permitting)
  • Wetland observation areas

Having an event? Bowdoin Park also has a variety of rental accommodations which include:

  • Five pavilions
  • Community Auditorium room 
  • Ellessdie Chapel
  • Maple Knoll Lodge

Reservations are required to use any of the facilities. Please see rental links for additional information.  

Dutchess County continues to provide residents with the most current information and guidance relating to COVID-19. Current guidelines can be found on Dutchess County's Facebook and Twitter accounts. 

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2023 Bowdoin Park Hours 

Park & Trail Hours

2023 Dates

Hours

January 2 - February 12

8:00am to 5:00pm

February 13 - March 12

8:00am to 6:00pm

March 13 - April 9

8:00am to 7:00pm

April 10 - June 4

8:00am to 8:00pm

June 5 - July 23

8:00am to 9:00pm

July 24 - September 3

8:00am to 8:00pm

September 4 - October 1

8:00am to 7:00pm

October 2 - October 29

8:00am to 6:00pm

October 30 - December 31

8:00am to 5:00pm

Park Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. Park office is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

 

 

Reservations and Rental Information

Bowdoin Park Trail Maps