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:
*NOTE Reservations are required for use of pavilions, campsites and to host Disc Golf tournaments. When the swimming lake is closed there is no entrance fee to the park.
January 2 - April 2 | 8:00am to 4:00pm (7 days a week) |
April 3 - May 7 | 8:00am to 6:00pm (7 days a week) |
May 8 - September 3 | 8:00am to 7:00pm (Weekends until 8:00pm) |
September 4 - October 8 | 8:00am to 6:00pm (Weekends until 7:00pm) |
October 9 - December 31 | 8:00am to 4:00pm (7 days a week) |
Willcox Memorial Park will be closed for the following holidys: 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. Free to play. (download .pdf map)
Hiking Trails- Wilcox Park Trail Map (.pdf)
Camping- Opens Memorial Day Weekend. 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 availible for rent on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Friday, May 26 - Labor Day Weekend. No outside boats, kayaks, or SUP boards. Paddle Boats: $5 per boat for half hour. Row Boats: $5 per boat for one hour
Swimming- The swimming lake is closed for the season.