Poet’s Walk Park

Should you be lucky enough to stroll through the pathways and greenery of Poet’s Walk Park, one of a few things may happen.
1) You will be inspired to write or draw a beautiful work of art. There’s a reason it’s called poet’s walk park… a perfect getaway for clear thinking. I’ve done more clear thinking here than in a chic Brooklyn coffee shop or in the shower… this is the place to really get perspective on nature’s beauty.
2) This is the spot to bring your person. My fiancé and I held hands and walked through the park for about an hour and a half, and didn’t want to leave at all. The views were so beautiful and grandiose, and the gazebo was such a nice resting spot… I almost considered proposing to her again!
3) If you don’t have a person, bring your dog. It’ll be his or her heaven, the highlight of their 2016.
Other notes
– This place has a ton of nooks and crannies for things to explore. Plenty of hidden gems here.
– Plenty of parking
– Not many people when we went. Really super peaceful.

Excellent park.
1) Great place to walk and relax.
2) Extremely pretty. Couples paradise.
3) Views are awesome!

Great place to go with dogs or friends. Very well-​kept. No matter the season, which is impressive for the area. Don’t stop at the gazebo! There’s so much more, and you can even go further into the woods if you take a secondary path, which is a whole adventure in its own. Its got so many hidden gems

Took kids and grandparents. Pleasant stroll little shade on first half. We had no problems with bugs.

I love coming here. It’s an easy going walk, with beautiful views. A great place to bring the dogs, or the kids. Or the grand parents lol. It’s just a relaxing place you can go to clear your mind. A perfect place to jog, or sit.

Beautiful Park. Good for walking and showshoeing in the winter. You can take your dog there, which is a plus. Plenty of walking space. Beautiful Views and gazebo and benches to rest. Great place. Especially in the fall… spectacular. Plenty of parking most of the time.

I love NY, I really do. And, this is a nice reminder of the lushness that is NY as you do an easy trek through grasses buzzing the happy bugs into the woods before the bench by the Hudson. Now, take a deep breath and look beyond the fun fence made of logs and branches at the Hudson and the beauty that inspired all the east coast Ansel Adamses…
So, why the 4 star that momentarily ago was a 3? Well, I like things that offer hikes at all levels (easy, hard, long, short) and this park does not. But, it’s not a 3 because it is exactly what it advertises to be: a poet’s walk. Don’t expect a hike here, nor even a long walk. It’s really just about the right length for you to think and relax and then hang and then turn around. Maybe catch some deer frolicking around or imagine a rural wedding on a grassy hill. Either way, it does what it says it will, although I wouldn’t mind a slightly improved view of the Hudson, maybe with some of the brush cleared at the end of the walk, hence the lack of a 5… But, from me, a 4 is pretty darn good. So, bring your bug spray, a camera, and prepare to unwind!

Here’s a nice little walking park. It may not have a well paved driveway that leads to the entrance to the park, but the views you’ll get, once you get into the park, the views are amazing. And best of all: it’s entirely free. Even though they ask for optional donations, you don’t have to. There are no donation boxes up, to collect these donations, however. The river views are well done. Thank you.
Although a very rustic and scenic overlook just outside of a midgrade-​sized town, this park is too long to walk in it’s entirety. Although I haven’t walked the entire thing, I’ve gotten a glimpse of why people frequent this place. The only drawback I find, is that the parking lot is rarely «big-​hole hole-​free». The parking lot, although heavier before noon, is rarely ever full, so I don’t mind attending.

This is one of the most scenic parks in the Hudson Valley. It is hard to catch, but once you are driving in the local roads of red hook, you should see an entrance and a small parking lot for those who are interested in taking a long walk through the park. It seemed more like a hiking trail than a park, there is a lot of rustic natural beauty and most of this trail isn’t landscape so do bring bug spray and comfortable shoes. The trail is long and leads you close to the Hudson river with amazing views of the kingston-​rhinecliff bridge. They also have a gazebo area and benches so you can stop and rest. It’s really nice during the fall when the leaves are changing color. If you are ever upstate, you must take a walk along this park!

Beautiful park with walking paths leading over fields of hills from the River Road parking lot to a rustic hand-​built bench & gazebo down by the Hudson, which is in a more forested area. There is another gazebo on top of a hill, which gives a great view of the Hudson & Kingston-​Rhinecliff bridge. The walk is hilly, but not too strenuous.
Clean park, well-​maintained paths, and I believe open from dawn — dusk all four seasons. Free parking, so why not go and enjoy the local views?