A large group of us gathered to celebrate the 4th of July and to watch the firework display. There's plenty of parking, and it is patrolled by local Police which made us feel very safe! Although the "Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park" is on the Hudson, swimming is not allowed. A popular park activity is no activity at all. RELAX! Enjoy spectacular views from the shore. Clear your head and breathe! The Park's activites are as endless as your imagination and with every season you could be doing something different. Or if you really love fishing bring your fishing rod every day of the year. Swimming is not allowed since there isn't any lifeguards. Bring your own equipment for: Boating Kayaking Picnicing (charcoal fires only in the grills...
Read moreGorgeous views of the Hudson. Clean spot. Picnic tables, covered tables, shady trees. Plenty of parking. Views of Marist, walkway, Mid Hudson Bridge and passing boats. Boat docks and a nice boat ramp. You do cross the tracks and I guess you would get stuck by a passing train. Steep road. Wouldn't want to do it in...
Read moreBeautiful park with excellent views of Poughkeepsie and the passing by trains! green space, picnic tables in a covered area, and benches await very suitors. It is ideally arranged for boats with heavy and plentiful cleats plus 120v receptacles. No running water or proper bathrooms, but I did see a couple of...
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