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Directions to Bowdoin Park
Park Hours:
| January 1 through March 31 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| April 1 through April 15 |
9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| April 16 through September 3 |
9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| September 4 through September 30 |
9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| October 1 through October 31 |
9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| November 1 through December 31 |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Office Hours:
| Monday through Friday |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Bowdoin Park is a picturesque 301 acre park located on the banks of the Hudson River in the Town of Poughkeepsie, NY on Sheafe Road. Scenic views, open areas for picnicking, and an award-winning handicapped-accessible playground area are just the beginning of what Bowdoin Park has to offer.
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Into sports? We offer soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball fields as well as a nationally recognized cross-country race course. Or just stroll along our 4+ miles of well maintained trails. View the wetland areas from the two built-in boardwalks and observe the wildlife undisturbed or just sit on a bench and enjoy the beauty of the park.
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Having an event? Bowdoin Park is the place to be! Whatever your needs: four pavilions (3 handicapped-accessible), a band shell, a community room, two ball fields as well as two soccer/lacrosse fields. And let’s not forget Ellessdie Chapel or Mapleknoll Lodge and Cabins with it’s impressive view - perfect for weddings, receptions and holiday parties. We’ve got it all! 
Please remember to reserve your space early, especially in the summer months. Simply click on our park reservations link on the left of the page or call (845) 298-4600 to make your reservation.
Family-friendly special events are held at Bowdoin Park throughout the year. A holiday favorite for the past 30 years is the Haunted Mansion. Other popular events include Town of Poughkeepsie Day, concerts, the SPCA Pet Walks, bike races, high school (including sectional) cross-country races, baseball and soccer league tournaments and the Holiday Spirit Festival.
Please call the park office at (845) 298-4600 for more information on any of our exciting events. 
Driving Directions
From the Beacon Newburgh Bridge:
Immediately after paying toll at bridge, at right is the ramp for Route 9D. Take the ramp and at light, make a left onto Route 9D. Proceed on Route 9D for approximately 4 miles until you arrive at the hamlet of Hughsonville (four way intersection with a traffic light. There is also a Metro North sign for New Hamburg). Make a left at light onto New Hamburg Rd/County Route 28. Stay on road for approximately 1 mile. Come to a stop sign at Channingville Road and make a right. Go up hill and shortly after fire house and deli on the left is Sheafe Road. Turn onto Sheafe Road and proceed for approximately 1 mile to Bowdoin Park entrance on left.
From the Mid-Hudson Bridge and Route 9 South:
From Route 9W, come across the Mid-Hudson Bridge and take the ramp on the right immediately after leaving the bridge, this is for Route 9 South. Stay on Rt. 9 South for approximately 6 miles until you see the Bonefish Grill Restaurant on your right. Just after the restaurant take the next right (see green sign for Bowdoin Park) onto Sheafe Road.
At the stop sign (approximately ½ mile down), bear right and proceed another 2 1/2 miles on Sheafe Road. The entrance for Bowdoin Park is on the right just after Chapel.
From Route 84 Fishkill – Route 9 North Exit 13:
Take Exit 13N (Rt. 9) from I84. From light at exit, proceed approximately 9 miles north on Route 9 to traffic light just beyond the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall (get in far LEFT lane.) At light (Rt. 9 & Spring Rd.) you will make a left onto Post Road (Hudson Motors is on left) and go to bottom of hill to stop sign. At stop sign make a left onto Sheafe Road. Follow Sheafe Road for about 2 ½ miles to Bowdoin Park’s entrance on right just after Chapel.
Park Manager Harold Petershagen, second from left, stands in front of the Band Shell with members of his staff; (left to right) Mike Cooper, Chuck Palmieri, Bob Bright and Tobias Ricciardelli.
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