Poughkeepsie Parks

Poughkeepsie features some great parks. Families, exercise buffs, and others looking to escape city life and engage in wholesome recreational activities can find all sorts of park styles. Some are near water features and some have playgrounds. Some have running areas and others have large fields.

The parks are an important aspect of community life. For that reason, they are maintained regularly.

Poughkeepsie Park Activities

• Playgrounds - Most children love to swing, slide, explore, and play on child-friendly equipment.
• Skate Parks - Some parks have features built for skaters, bladers, and bikers.
• Jogging/Running Paths - Whether runners are staying fit or losing weight, they can enjoy open running paths.
• Water Features - Water features add great fun when the weather is hot.
• Amateur Sports - Amateurs enjoy engaging sports in large, open, well kept fields.