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Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
Created to ferry rail cars across the Hudson, this man-made peninsula now connects people to the river's power and majesty.
The new kayak pavilion at Long Dock Parkphoto: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.
After nearly a year of construction, Long Dock Park reopened to the public on July 9, 2011.
A critical 19th-century transportation link between New England and points west, Long Dock once contained a rail ferry terminal, warehouses and other buildings. More recently, it was home to an oil terminal, salt-storage facility and junkyard. All traces of its commercial and industrial past have been removed to create an exciting riverfront destination boasting a kayak pavilion and beach for launching boats, rehabilitated wetlands and meadows that attract wildlife, and the restored, historic Red Barn, now Scenic Hudson's River Center for arts and environmental-education activities.
One of the most popular attractions in the park, at Long Dock's tip, is Beacon Point Project, a shoreline installation by renowned artist George Trakas. The work projects out over the river (at high tide, water actually flows through it), making this a perfect place to fish, sunbathe and admire magnificent vistas of Newburgh Bay and the Hudson Highlands.
A historic barn at Long Dock Park has been transformed into the Scenic Hudson River Center, offering arts and environmental education programs.photo: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.
For specific information about the construction and landscaping upgrades that have transformed this former industrial site, see these Long Dock Park tour notes.
Park Features
- Access via train
- Biking
- Bird watching/nature study
- Dog walking (on leash)
- Fishing
- Food nearby
- Launch site for kayaks & canoes
- Kayak tours and rentals available from Mountain Tops Outfitters
- Featured Atlantic Kayak Tours destination
- Picnicking
- Universally accessible
- Walking
- X-country skiing & snowshoeing (ungroomed trails)
Trails
Universally accessible walking paths connect the park's myriad amenities. There also is a link to the 1-mile Klara Sauer Trail (named for Scenic Hudson's former president), which spans the waterfront from the Beacon train station to Denning's Point State Park. Dia:Beacon is a short walk uphill from the park.
When to visit
Year-round daily dawn to dusk. Allow a minimum of 1 hour.
Directions & Map
From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman St., Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Rd.
More to Explore — Nearby Parks
Madam Brett Park
Mount Beacon Park
Fishkill Ridge
Foundry Dock Park
West Point Foundry Preserve
Manitou Point Preserve
Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead at Storm King Mountain
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
We Need You
Help maintain Long Dock Park by becoming a Long Dock Park Volunteer. There are great opportunities to monitor and maintain the newly rehabilitated wetlands and other plantings. We're also looking for friendly, energetic people to serve as Scenic Hudson ambassadors to help others enjoy and learn about the park.
If you're interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Anthony Coneski, Parks Event Coordinator.
In addition, Scenic Hudson is looking for businesses or individuals to provide financial support to assist the park stewardship. If you're interested in making a contribution, please contact Steve Rosenberg, Senior Vice President.
Kayak Rentals and Tours
Mountain Tops Outfitters operates the Long Dock Park kayak pavilion and provides rentals and tours.
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