Wilcox Memorial Park
| Park Overview: | Formerly the estate and far of Mrs.Fredrick P. Wilcox, whose 18th century complex of farm buiding still stand today, this park is now a familly and group friendly oasis. |
| Trail Uses: | Hiking |
| Dogs: | Dogs on leash |
| Trail Miles: | 5.7 miles |
| Park Acreage: | 615 acres |
| City/County/ State: | Milan/Dutchess/NY |
| Buy Book: | New York Walk Book |
| Park Description: | There are two small lakes for fishing, paddle boating and swimming on a sand beach. Four covered pavillions may be rented for goups. There is a family campground with 27 sites (resevations required (845) 758-6100) and miniature golf along with a rustic site reserved for organized scout groups. |
| Trails Overview: | A trail map is available at this link. More than 5 miles of trails. Biking is only permitted on paved park roadways. |
| Directions: | - From Points South Via NYS Thruway / I87 (Cars, Buses, Trucks, Trailers): NYS Thruway North to Exit 19 (Kingston). Take first right onto traffic circle then exit for Rte 28 and Rte 209. Follow signs for Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge take bridge across Hudson. At 2nd traffic light make a right onto Rte 9G. At 1st traffic light (intersection of 9 & 9G) make a right onto Rte 9 south. At the next light in the center of Rhinebeck (Beekman Arms is on right corner) make a left onto Route 308 (W. Market St). Continue on 308 (approx. 6 miles) until Rock City where it becomes Route 199. Travel approximately another 5 miles on Route 199 until you see the signs for Wilcox Park entrance on the right.
Take the Taconic State Parkway NORTH to the Route 199 Red Hook/Pine Plains exit (mile marker 67.7.) Make a right off the exit onto Route 199 East. Travel 1 mile to the Wilcox Park entrance on your right. - From Points North Via NYS Thruway / I87 (Cars, Buses, Trucks, Trailers): NYS Thruway south to Exit 19 (Kingston). Take first right onto traffic circle then exit for Rte 28 and Rte 209. Follow signs for Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge take bridge across Hudson. At 2nd traffic light make a right onto Rte 9G. At 1st traffic light (intersection of 9 & 9G) make a right onto Rte 9 south. At the next light in the center of Rhinebeck (Beekman Arms is on right corner) make a left onto Route 308 (W. Market St). Continue on 308 (approx. 6 miles) until Rock City where it becomes Route 199. Travel approximately another 5 miles on Route 199 until you see the signs for Wilcox Park entrance on the right.
Take the Taconic State Parkway SOUTH to the Route 199 Red Hook/Pine Plains exit. Make a left off the exit onto Route 199 East. Travel 1 mile to the Wilcox Park entrance on your right. |
| Contact Information: | Wilcox Memorial Park 845-758-6100 |
| Region: | Dutchess County |
| Fees: | Some times and places; check with park |
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