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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
  • Accessible playground area
  • Seasonal Splash Pad Open daily 10am-7pm (Weather Permitting) 
  • Soccer fields, softball field and a sand volleyball court
  • Nationally recognized cross-country course that utilizes the parks well-maintained hiking trails
  • Sledding Hill (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.  

 

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2026 Bowdoin Park Hours 

Park & Trail Hours

2026 Dates

Hours

January 02 - February 08

8:00am to 5:00pm

February 09 - March 08

8:00am to 6:00pm

March 09 - April 05

8:00am to 7:00pm

April 06 - May 31

8:00am to 8:00pm

June 01 - July 19

8:00am to 9:00pm

July 20 - August 30

8:00am to 8:00pm

August 31 - September 27

8:00am to 7:00pm

September 28 - November 01

8:00am to 6:00pm

November 02 - December 31

8:00am to 5:00pm

Bowdoin Park will be closed for the following holiday's: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 

Park Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. Office is closed on all Dutchess County observed holidays.

 

 

Reservations and Rental Information

Bowdoin Park Trail Maps