Wilcox Memorial Park
Directions
GPS Coordinates:
- Intersection of NY 199 and main entrance to park: 41.961028, -73.736871
- Main parking area between lakes at Park Office: 41.953802, -73.727407
Driving 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.
- Via Taconic State Parkway (Cars only):
- 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.
Driving 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.
- Via Taconic State Parkway (Cars only):
- 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.
Park Overview
Formerly the estate and far of Mrs. Fredrick P. Wilcox, whose 18th century complex of farm building still stand today, this park is now a family- and group-friendly attraction.
Trail Overview
Use the Web Map link on this site to view a trail map with more than 5 miles of trails. Biking is only permitted on paved park roadways.
Park Description
The park features two small lakes for fishing, paddle boating and swimming -- even a sand beach. Four covered pavilions may be rented for groups. There is a family campground with 27 sites (reservations required (845) 758-6100) plus miniature golf, DISC golf (free), along with a rustic site reserved for organized scout groups.
An entrance fee is charged when swimming beach is open.