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Walkway Over the Hudson
Bridge
Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.
4.80 (6.2K reviews)
2
Schooley Mill Park
Park
Diverse landscape with trails, athletic fields, equestrian rings, a playground & picnic areas.
4.70 (333 reviews)
5
Wicker Memorial Park
Park
Public park with a bike trail, 18-hole golf course, playground, dog run, splash pad & tennis courts.
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
7
Franny Reese State Park
State park
This 251-acre park features hiking & biking trails, the ruins of a 19th-century estate & more.
4.60 (315 reviews)
8
Highland Glen Park
Park
Un-lifeguarded pond-swimming & picnic facilities are available at this family-friendly public park.
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
9
Main Square Park
Park
👍👍 Great park. My toddler loves the playground. It is always clean and beautiful here. They have bathrooms. There's plenty of spots to sit with benches. Lots of grass with shady trees. My favorite cafe, Sip, is also down the street within walking distance.
4.50 (465 reviews)
10
Aurantia Park
Park
👍 Clean park in a nice area. Short walking trails surround it's boarders Dog park has several tables and benches inside the enclosure to sit, eat, and enjoy watching your dogs have a good time. Bizniss bags provided cuz dogs just love a good public pooping! 🤣 My dachshunds would rather hang out on th...
4.50 (445 reviews)
11
Town Center Splash Pad
Water park
👍👍 This is a really nice splash pad.
There is ample shade spread out, grassy areas are big, and the splash pad keeps kids busy.
The stream is wide and just deep enough in some spots to lay down but not be totally submerged. And there are lots of rocks to climb on. The area is fenced off too, so it's ea...
4.50 (208 reviews)
12
Mitchell Hollow Park
Park
👍👍 Awesome park. Restrooms & pavilion. Private picnic table areas & a playground. Baseball diamond & soccer goalies.... Also has a trail that connects to the Highland City Trails
4.50 (181 reviews)
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Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park
Park
👍👍 One of must see places in Poughkeepsie.
We always park the car next to the Mid-Hudson Bridge (plays Music) and start the loop by passing the mid Hudson walk all the way passing by the train station, get to the walkway over the Hudson Bridge, visit the Welcome center and finish the loop. Once every o...
4.50 (91 reviews)
14
Highland's Heron Rookery
Nature preserve
😠 Such a waste. As others have stated, this used to be a beautifully wooded wetland with adequate seasonal drainage to the Calumet river. Heron nests & wildlife of all sorts were abundant. Ever since the Army Corps of Engineers walled off this 120+ acres, the water has stagnated. No longer is ther...
4.50 (90 reviews)
15
Berean Park
Park
👍👍 Love this park. Nice sandy beach area, play ground, tennis & basketball courts avail to reserve. Life guards on duty during summer. Hiking trails up illinois mountain.
Concession stand open in summer. Pizza,burgers,ice cream. Bathrooms Only open during park hrs. Otherwise, Porta potty in parki...
4.40 (165 reviews)
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Highland Community Park
Park
Sizable community park featuring lighted baseball diamonds, grassy lawns & a playground.
4.30 (546 reviews)