Hudson Crossing Park is my “happy place”. The gardens, the trails, the water - by motorized AND paddle craft, the wonderfully friendly music and food events. It is truly a magical place, welcoming to all and beautifully cared for.
HCP is an amazing addition to our community. On any day it is filled with small children and parents in the play garden, hiker, bikers , and , of course, dog walkers. The summer finds the kayak launch in full use as is the public dock either with transient boaters or “fisher people. “
The free concerts bring people of all ages.
The pavilions are used for family get togethers of all kinds. There are seasonal events which the community attend in great numbers.
For me, it’s a beautiful, quiet place filled with birds and pollinator gardens( new this year thanks to our volunteers) . The labyrinth is a place to reflex or run to the center, depending upon your age.
Come visit, you won’t be disappointed!
Love going to Hudson Crossing Park
The trails are wonderful to walk
The river views are beautiful
Just a lovely peaceful place to visit
Sometimes I just need to get away and look at and hear the river and the birds. The park is the easiest place to do that.
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The trails are terrific and easy to walk. The new heritage signs are great too. There is so much history around here it's great that they've captured it
Hudson Crossing Park continues to inspire and exceed expectations. LOVED having the Albany Symphony Orchestra return for the free community concert and the Cardboard Boat Races! The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the volunteers who care for them are doing an amazing job. A perfect park for all ages!
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Hudson Crossing Park continues to get better and better, with an awesome and diverse offering of events, programs, and facilities. HCP is a great place to be!
This is truly a "home away from home" for me... It is where I go to bike ride or run, to play music, to picnic, to walk with friends, to find a quiet space and reflect, to BE.
This past May Hudson Crossing Park (lovingly referred to as HCP) was the venue for a much anticipated 100 Resilient Drummers gathering that I had organized. HCP was the perfect place for everyone to come together to make a joyful noise with many drums, and to dance away the winter!
I am very grateful for HCP and its director, board, volunteers and to every single person who utilizes the space.
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Hudson Crossing Park is my FAVORITE place in the Schuylerville area to walk, run and play! I love the trails, the scenery, the bridge... The park is the perfect venue for so many outdoor events and adventures.
HCP as an organization has succeeded in bridging the gap between local businesses and other organizations and continues to truly BUILD COMMUNITY.
I do a lot of bicycling and Hudson Crossing Park helps me to bike safely. From my house in the village of Schuylerville I take the village streets to a local path that's connected to Hudson Crossing Park, from there the Dix Bridge crosses the Hudson River to quiet rural roads in Washington County. If it weren't for the Dix Bridge at Hudson Crossing Park I'd have to use heavily traveled roads to cross the river. I'm very grateful to all the people who helped to make Hudson Crossing Park such as asset to our community.
We traveled once again from Tonawanda, NY to HCP in Schuylerville to attend their Tasting on the Hudson event. It didn't disappoint with great selection of food, wine, beer and accompanying music. Another great community building occasion.
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Family fun is difficult to find these days. But not at Hudson Crossing Park. At HCP you can hike, picnic, interpret nature, relax. We recently attended the Hudson Crossing Park's 15th annual cardboard boat race at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville, New York. What we saw was father and son, mother and daughter, grandparents and kids all building and sailing in cardboard boats. Some went 10 feet before sinking, others went out and around a buoy on the upper Hudson River. Everyone laughed and cheered and had FUN!
HCP is an outstanding nonprofit! HCP serves the community with imaginative, inclusive programs, an outstanding natural location, a knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff and a proud and welcoming membership. Check it out! You'll be glad you did.
It is a beautiful park with trails to walk alongside the Hudson River. There is also access for fishing. The spring clean up draws a large group of friendly volunteers to help our director get the park in shape for the many events that happen here. The Taste of the Hudson event with the Lions club was well put together and fun for us volunteers as well as participants.
This group and place has been a true community-based effort over the years. Despite the pandemic, they have managed to stay vital and active with numerous creative events and activities that advance education about sustainability, nature, and local history while encouraging outdoor fun for all ages.
Great resource for the entire community.
Abundant, diverse natural beauty.
Varied educational, historic, recreation, and entertainment offerings.
We ❤️ Hudson Crossing Park!
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Hudson Crossing Park is much more than "just a park": it is a beautifully-situated combination of VERY diverse things. HCP literally bridges the historical, environmental, educational, and recreational!
Located on the Hudson River -- just 10 miles east of Saratoga Springs -- it spans Saratoga and Washington Counties.
We bike there and have attended wildlife lectures in the outdoor pavilion. The NYS Canal Corp built an excellent small museum by Lock Five (and the ancient remenants of its precursor are still there: Very Cool!).
You can drop a canoe or kayak in from the boat launch, picnic, hike. Drop a line and fish. A few weeks ago there was a family Winter Wonderland fest, followed by a snowmobile demo day. There will be a Canine Easter Egg Hunt, a Mothers' Day celebration, and the annual HCP Triathlon. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
Nature abounds, in all seasons.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!
Beyond just enjoying the peacefulness and being greeted with a friendly hello with everyone you meet while walking around, it's beauty and variety make it a wonderful place to take pictures of people. Virtually everyone I've taken there to do pictures and didn't know it was there have said they will definitely be returning with friends and family to enjoy it more. I've been able to donate towards it's care and will continue to as time goes on.
Hudson Crossing is a wonderful resource for our area. We have taken nature walks with our grandchildren, canoed and kayaked, and enjoyed the many beautiful views from Dix Bridge and all along the path to Eagle Point. Relaxing on one of the benches overlooking the river brings a feeling of peace in times of stress. The park's in-person and virtual programs offer something for everyone, regardless of age. It is a treasure.
Hudson Crossing Park is a wonderful place to to. It's many trails to follow, ferry houses to find, a plethora of colored leaves to enjoy, a pavilion with a flush toilet, an ample parking lot, and so many programs to enjoy make the park a magnificent place to visit.
What a peaceful place, walking the trails, sitting next to the Hudson River watching the geese, birds, and the calmness of the water. Finding the Fairy Houses tucked away under the magnificent Cotton wood trees. There is so much here. and the events are wonderful. This park put on a FREE concert. The Albany Sympathy Orchestra set up a portable stage and played beautiful music to over 2000 people that set up their lawn chairs to listen while enjoying food and drinks from the many venders that were there. Fireworks over the Hudson during the last song. What a great time. The Mettawee River Theater put on a play one evening that was magnificent. The Cardboard Boat Race is a hoot. If you never seen this, put it on your must see list. But most of all it's the people that come to enjoy all of this. The many Volunteers it takes to keep this park looking as good as it does and the people that visit are the best. Thank you for taking and old corn field and making it into what it is today.
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Hudson Crossing Park has an amazing capacity for the mobilization of volunteer efforts to promote environmental awareness and community spirit. There are so many things to admire.
Dave Roberts, President, Schuylerville Area Chamber of Commerce
The walking trails provide beautiful views of the Hudson River and the Champlain Canal. The park staff offer programs that bring awareness of the rich history associated with park. It is well used by the community.
A beautiful trail, that connects to other walkways and the canal picnic area. Beauty and nature abound. Pre Covid, many fun activities for all ages. During Covid, some activities, all strictly adhering to CDC and state guidelines. Being able to utilize the park, and engage in activities during Covid has been a lifesaver for me. As a single retired woman living alone, the park has provided a daily haven to exercise with my dog, see beautiful sights, engage in pleasantries with others doing the same thing. Cannot say enough great things about this beautiful gem that sits between the NYS Canal Lock 5 and the Hudson River. Tried to upload a 1.9 mp photo but your website kept saying nothing over 3 mp??? So am unable to sent it.
Hudson Crossing Park serves the community with Albany Symphony Concerts, kid friendly activities and simply a vert pleasant place to take a “time out” from the pandemic.
Love the diverse programs held at the park each year. I've visited in the summer for a classical music concert and kayaking and in the winter for apple cider and ice fishing. There's something for everyone, any time of year. Highly recommend!
Always enjoy going to Hudson Crossing to walk the trails, get away from the screen, or participate in one of its public programs.
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Beautiful views of the Hudson River
Peaceful pleasant local walk where anyone can easily escape the stress of real life.
Great programs for kids, playground, and history- something for everyone.
Beautiful park to walk or ride bikes. Peaceful . Volunteers do a wonderful job keeping the area at its best.
We live in Ohio. When we return to Schuylerville/Greenwich we rely on this park for a place to visit with friends and relax. Over the past few years we have had amazing experiences here including watching turtles hatch and the joy the play area brings to the kids. So many hours of our visit are spent here. Every day we are there we are at this park.
An incredibly important resource for our communities!
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In looking back at my twenty or so years working with Hudson Crossing Park how far back in history I have gone and what I have learned. From 450 million year old pillow basalt, that was formed under water that coveried the area to the forming of the upper Hudson River. I'm amazed at how important this area has been from before recorded time thru building of this young country. I will continue to push for protecting this park for the free public use and enjoyment.
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As a volunteer from the start of the first clean-ups with the Adirondack School until today I have enjoyed giving my time to this park. I have been rewarded with lots of smiles and thank-yous from people from all over the world that have visited the park. I have seen many families grow up,not only human but animals grow up and share this island paradise.
Hudson Crossing Park is an absolutely beautiful and fun place. It has everything from a play garden that can engage kids' imaginations to trails that the entire family can enjoy. I wished I lived closer so I could go more often!
First discovered this park when I was new to the area and fell in love with the unique playground for my young child to enjoy. 4 years later and I am still enjoying it as a go to spot for my runs, hikes with visitors, and now giving back as a volunteer. So glad this park is a part of the community!
I am very proud to be a volunteer for Hudson Crossing Park Inc and a member of the Advisory Board. The work that this organization does for the community ranges from the Triathlon in June to the Cardboard Boat Races in August.
This year I was thrilled to attend the Albany Symphony Orchestra concert at Hudson Crossing Park. It was magnificent and I believe they are planning to do it again next year.
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We had the Albany Symphony come and play in the park this summer. It was a magical evening with music, food and beverage vendors, and fireworks!
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This park has been an integral part of life for our community. It’s natural beauty and setting speak volumes about the dedication of the volunteers who keep it pristine.
Beautiful park that all ages can enjoy! Grandkids participate in the cardboard boat race each year...1st place in 3 races and 2nd place in their 4th race! Loved every minute!
HCP is such a unique place. I have seen it grow and grow every year in its diversity of events and people that share its rich history and beauty. Yet it still remains simple and available to all who wish to experience its uniqueness.
Our volunteer SAR team has used the park to help train and certify our Search and Rescue dogs. I have also attended or participated in many different events there with and without my dogs. I grew up with the pleasure of going up and down the Barge Canal on my parents houseboat. So it gives me so much enjoyment to see boats 'lock through'. A piece of history so many get to experience through HCP.
Hudson Crossing Park is a Great place! I as Section Superintendent of the Champlain Canal work with them daily to improve their Natural setting. My family has also held our family reunion at the park for the last 6 years and continuing next year. Amazing place that offers so much for everyone no matter what the age...
My collie and I walk every morning - rain, shine, snow or sleet in the park. We enjoy seeing the changing of the seasons, the nesting turtles and osprey, the fog rising off the river and appreciate that the volunteers keep the park in such good shape.
This is a hidden gem in upstate NY. Excellent trails, a play garden, kayak launching and lots of activities for all ages
Great opportunities for vistiing a restored site right on the Hudson River, with amazing Bald Eagles, Osprey, and fishing. Good boating opportunities, dog walking, stunning vistas, and HCO has done such a great job providing environmental education for students in the community, and casual visitors.
My children and I enjoy HCP in all seasons. We use the trails to run, bike and snowshoe. The kids love to wade in the river, collect rocks and most important, memories. HCP is a true gem in our community!
This is such a great park for kids and adults alike. I love how the play garden incorporates the land like having tunnels made from Willow trees, large pipes buried in the sand for kids to crawl through and a stone labyrinth to walk on. There are beautiful trails along the water and learning stations that teach about the history of the area. They have awesome events too all year. Definitely a gem in Schuylerville
Only pictures of special people and places are showcased on our refrigerator...This picture of my children and their friends celebrating a birthday at Hudson Crossing Park is prominently displayed on our fridge and reminds us of a wonderful place with great friends.
My family knows that Hudson Crossing Park is a treasure! We are blessed to have this park in our community!
HCP is truly an extraordinary place. I see it in the laughter of children discovering the Play-Garden. And the delight of bird-watchers along the Riverwalk Sensory Trail. For me, it is the pleasure of watching families explore nature; from butterfly gardens to the pocket wetland, from land trails to water trails.
The park is a place for peaceful contemplation and joyful celebration. It is a gathering place. It is our wonderful big backyard.
From the time Native Americans cared for this land it has been a crossroads of transportation and knowledge. The Champlain Canal and Scenic Byway carry on those traditions here at HCP where history comes to life.
The park has bridged communities, built partnerships and forged friendships. Young people learn to be good stewards of our planet and folks of all ages find satisfaction in volunteering.
The park is a remarkable tribute to all who give tirelessly of their time and energy. It is a tribute to all who come to experience this extraordinary place.
My family has been visiting Hudson Crossing Park since the first day it opened. We ca!led it the "Secret Park" then because it was so new and unused. It was a gem then and still is today. We visit it often. Molly our golden retriever knows where we are the minute we pull into the canal area and jumps all over the car! We bring golf clubs and a grill and have a great time. We still call it the secret park. It truly is an amazing place to enjoy, and it amazes us continuly how few people take advantage of it. A Gem......our secret park!
I do wish that a grill was available at this great pavilion!
We are so lucky to have HCP. I love that each season offers different activities and equally gorgeous views. I often take pictures when I’m on my walks because I discover something new every time.
We have been visiting Hudson Crossing Park for at least 9 years, and love all that it offers. One of the most impressive things is to see the continued development of the property as it evolves in to a year round, multi-use, multi-generational park, all the while still maintaining the core values that were laid as a foundation. It is always a nice escape from the technology fueled world that surrounds us, whether it be at home, work or in school. We are able to relax and enjoy nature at its finest. Thanks to all who make it happen!
Amazing what a group of purposeful volunteers can accomplish. This neglected land is now a wonderful park where families and kids of all ages can enjoy the delightful nature of the park during all times of the year. And the unique thing is that the park is not even close to fulfilling its potential.
On an early morning walk at any time of the year - you can see Osprey building their nest, a turtle laying her eggs, pause to contemplate at the labyrinth, share a swing with your grandchild, marvel at the strength of the Hudson River, launch your kayak -- all while walking through the history. It was here that General Burgoyne crossed the Hudson on his way to the England's first defeat in battle in 1777 - often called the Turning Point of the American Revolution. Where else but Hudson Crossing can you experience all these things.
Great place to walk with my dog or meet up with friends who have kids -beautiful place with something for everyone
Hudson Crossing us such a unique park. There are gardens, a tiny pond, large field, wonderful trails, a playground tied in to the landscape and a lovely pavilion. We have biked, picnicked, hiked and even had some Scout Ceremonies there. I honestly can't say enough good things
My daughter and I love Hudson Crossing!! Before there was a park I used to walk my dogs there and it was fine. Decent trails and quiet. Now it's fabulous. The area has been made accessible, inviting, educational, just all around awesome! And truly something for everyone! Walk a trail and experience the history and nature 'exhibits,' take a turn on the natural slide or run through the literal underground tunnels. Walk a dog, pull up to the dock in your boat or put your kayaks in there, jump in a river boat cruise, snowmobile, fish, watch the boats pass through the loch. Truly a local treasure!!
I've had the pleasure of watching a trail that was a dumping ground become a gorgeous nature trail with access to the Hudson River.
The children's garden is a wonder and my grandchildren imagine more ways to use the natural elements every time they visit.
The park is an asset to Schuylerville and to the canal system.
My children and I love our time at Hudson Crossing! The Easter egg hunt for our dog was especially fun. On warmer days we even get our toes wet. We've had birthday parties and Mother's Day picnics here as well. A real gem of a park!!!
This is a beautiful and serene park along lock 5 in Schuylerville! There's a very scenic nature trail along the Hudson, a pavllion for picnics and a playground for the kids. What fun it is to watch a large yacht go through the lock system.
Love this park! Great views and access to the Hudson River. Very nice and easy kayak launch site. Great running/ hiking trails too. We use this park often and just love it.