Make your reservations online by setting up a user account, payment within 7 days with credit card, or by phone 845-298-4600 full payment due at booking, credit card only.
Welcome to Base Camp! Park Naturalists, Jessica and Dave created a fun new virtual nature discovery that piggy backs off in-person survival and nature education classes. For eight weeks, a new naturalist element will be revealed. In addition to the weekly posts, Base Camp includes other features such as web links to trail maps, park programs, park history and more. So, come and join us this winter and take a virtual discovery walk with us in the woods! FREE to the public and no registration required. Visit DutchessNY.gov/BaseCamp.
COVID19 UPDATE: Many of our Dutchess County Parks are open and operating with some restrictions. Under the State's NY Forward phased re-opening plan. We encourage everyone to wear your face mask whenever you cannot maintain a 6-foot distance with others, please continue to follow CDC guidelines, wash your hands regularly and follow posted social distancing protocols. Our priority is to keep our park visitors and staff healthy. We appreciate your support.
Bowdoin Park: Open 7 days a week, operating hours change seasonally. Currently open 8am - 6pm.
Wilcox Memorial Park: Open 7 days a week, operating hours change seasonally. Currently open 8am-4pm. Camping and pavilion rentals are closed for the season.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail , William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail and the Empire State Trailway / Maybrook Extension: Open 7 days a week. Trails are not maintained during the winter season, please enjoy at your own risk.
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park: Now closed for the winter season as of November 2.
Lake Walton Preserve will remain closed to visitors until further notice.
While enjoying our parks, please practice safe social distancing
We do our best to share any new operating guidelines that will impact your visit to our parks during this pandemic. If you have questions, contact the park office during regular business hours at 845-298-4600. We thank you for your continued interest in Dutchess County Parks!
The primary goal for Dutchess County Parks is to enhance the quality of life for all county residents by providing safe and supportive county services. The Parks Division accomplishes this by operating six active facilities: Bowdoin Park, Wilcox Memorial Park, Quiet Cove Riverfront Park, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail, and Dutchess Stadium. A wide variety of activities and educational programs are conducted at these facilities including swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, camping, miniature golf, 27 hole disc golf, pavilion rentals, playgrounds, splash pad, and athletic fields as well as community events.
