Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park
County: Dutchess Co
Open: Year-Round
Price: Free
Dog-friendly: Yes, Dogs must be leashed
Long Dock Park is a super-popular place to launch kayaks, picnic, stroll through rehabilitated wetlands and meadows, drop a fishing line, explore an intriguing sculpture by renowned artist George Trakas, or just sit and admire the river.
The park’s restored 19th-century red barn — the only historic holdover — is now Scenic Hudson’s River Center, which hosts arts and environmental-education activities.
Features include:
- Biking
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Picnicking
- Walking
- Wildlife Watching
- Cross country skiing & snowshoeing
HOURS:
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
ADMISSION:
Free