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Wilcox Memorial Park

This 614-acre park is located in northern Dutchess. The park showcases rolling hills, vast woodlands and open pasture landscapes. Offering passive and active recreation, this site is open 7 days a week.

Park Amenities Include:

  • Basketball Court & Ball Fields
  • Birdwatching
  • Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
  • 27 Camp Sites (10 RV & 17 Tent)
  • 11 Miles of Hiking Trails 
  • Fishing*
  • Flush Toilets
  • Pavilion Rentals 
  • Paddle and Rowboat Rentals*
  • Playgrounds
  • Swimming Lake*
  • Sprayground*
  • Professionally Rated 27-hole Disc Golf Course

*NOTE: All water features are open seasonally and are weather, water quality and staffing dependent. Call the Parks Hotline at 845-298-4607 for current information and hours.

Reservations are required for use of pavilions, campsites and to host Disc Golf tournaments and leagues.

 

 2026 Wilcox Park Hours 

January 02 - March 29 8:00am to 4:00pm (7 days a week)
March 30 - May 03 8:00am to 6:00pm (7 days a week)
May 04 - August 30 8:00am to 7:00pm (Weekends until 8:00pm)
August 31 - October 04 8:00am to 6:00pm (Weekends until 7:00pm)
October 05 - December 31  8:00am to 4:00pm (7 days a week)

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

Main Park Office is closed on all Dutchess County observed holidays.

Physical Address: Wilcox Memorial Park, Route 199, Milan, NY
*Closest GPS address to Wilcox Memorial Park is 1737 Rte. 199 Stanfordville NY 12581. Wilcox Phone: 845-758-6100, Fax: 845-758-4173. 

Main Park Office: 845-298-4600 8:30AM - 4:30PM. 


27-hole Disc Golf Course- Open daily.  (download .pdf map)

Hiking TrailsWilcox Park Trail Map (.pdf)

Camping- Advance Registration is required. "Quiet Hours" are 10pm-7am daily. Registered campers must bring approved permit with them. WALK-IN CAMPING is not allowed. Please call park office at 845-298-4600 Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or explore campground and pavilion availability online and download our Forest Acres Campground map (.pdf) Credit card payments only. No outside firewood is allowed.

Scout Camping- Our group camping area is a rustic site reserved for only organized Scout groups. Please call the park office for more information.

Pavilions- The park has three covered pavilions for rent and come with picnic table seating. Wilcox Park is a popular place for company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and other events. Pavilion B has convenient access to the playground and ballfield, Pavilion C overlooks the park and beach, has kitchen facilities and attached bathrooms as well as designated parking, Pavilion D is closest to the main parking lot and boating lakes.

Boat Rentals- Paddle and row boats are available for rent on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Memorial Day through Labor Day. No outside boats, kayaks, or stand-up paddle (SUP) boards. Paddle Boats: $5 per boat for half hour. Row Boats: $5 per boat for one hour

Swimming & Sprayground - Staffing, weather and water quality dependent. The swimming, boating and fishing lakes are open 10am-6pm daily and Sprayground is open 10am-7pm daily through Labor Day.