Bowdoin Park
About this place
301-acre Hudson River park in the Town of Poughkeepsie with pavilions and grills. Dutchess County's park-wide rules state fires are 'permitted only in fireplaces, grills, campground fire rings, or similarly designated areas.'
Good to know
Hours
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PMJan 2–Feb 8 · January 02 - February 08
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PMNov 2–Dec 31 · November 02 - December 31
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PMFeb 9–Mar 8 · February 09 - March 08
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PMSep 28–Nov 1 · September 28 - November 01
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PMMar 9–Apr 5 · March 09 - April 05
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PMAug 31–Sep 27 · August 31 - September 27
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PMApr 6–May 31 · April 06 - May 31
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PMJul 20–Aug 30 · July 20 - August 30
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PMJun 1–Jul 19 · June 01 - July 19
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Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Bowdoin Park?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Bowdoin Park; propane is not confirmed. Grills are already provided on site. Reservations required for pavilions and the boathouse; Dutchess County resident rate requires proof of residency. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Reservations required for pavilions and the boathouse; Dutchess County resident rate requires proof of residency.
Can you swim at Bowdoin Park?
Seasonal Splash Pad allowed.
What are the hours at Bowdoin Park?
8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Jan 2–Feb 8 · January 02 - February 08; 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Nov 2–Dec 31 · November 02 - December 31; 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Feb 9–Mar 8 · February 09 - March 08.