Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

🌝 FRIDAY, JUNE 26: WALKWAY AT NIGHT 🌝

There's nothing like a moonlit evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. The next Walkway At Night is Friday, June 26, and we're keeping the park open late from 8:30-10 p.m. Come join us!

Walkway members stroll for free at every Walkway at Night. Become a member today at join.walkway.org. Non-members are asked to reserve a $5 ticket to help offset the cost of extending the bridge's hours. Children 12 and under are always free. RSVP at walkwayatnight.givesmart.com.

🎶 Join us early for a special pre-event concert at the Ulster Welcome Center Plaza in Highland featuring The Jam Band rocking out from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free thanks to our friends at NY State Parks & Historic Sites. Bring chairs and blankets!

(📸: CE Raum)

💡 A LIFE'S LEGACY ALIGHT 💡

On the one-year anniversary of her passing, the family of Annie Mullen Patrick gathered on the Walkway to share stories, memories, and reflections on the life of their beloved sister.

The Mullens are Poughkeepsie natives, and the Walkway has been woven into their family's story for decades - even when it still served as an active railroad bridge. In 2025, they adopted Light 283 in Annie's memory, creating a lasting tribute that will shine above the Hudson River for years to come.

Through the Friends of the Walkway Adopt-a-Light program, families can honor loved ones while helping preserve and enhance the Walkway experience for future generations. To learn more, visit walkway.org/adopt.

🎆 GET YOUR FIREWORKS TICKETS TODAY! 🎆

Tickets are selling faster than usual for the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular! Don't miss out - get your front-row seats to the show today at bit.ly/WalkwayFireworks2026.

On Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m., Walkway Over the Hudson will open exclusively to ticket holders offering panoramic twilight views and an unforgettable perspective on the professional fireworks show launching at approximately 9:20 p.m.This year's celebration takes on special significance as communities across the nation commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Proceeds from ticket sales support Friends of the Walkway and are reinvested to create meaningful, on-the-ground experiences for every person who steps into the park.

🎶 TWILIGHT MUSIC: TONY DePAOLO TRIO 🎵

Every Wednesday from June through August, NY State Parks & Historic Sites is welcoming talented musicians into the park to bring Walkway Over the Hudson’s Ulster Welcome Center Plaza to life with free live music from 6-7 p.m.

Join us on Wednesday, June 17 as the Tony DePaolo Trio take the stage.

Concerts are open to everyone and suitable for all ages. Bring your own chairs and blankets!

These events are weather dependent. In the event of a change in schedule, information will be posted atop walkway.org and on the Walkway’s page.

🅿 WALKWAY PARKING UPDATE 🅿

Walkway Over the Hudson's main, paved parking lot located at 61 Parker Avenue in Poughkeepsie has reopened. This includes the accessible parking spaces. Operated by NY State Parks & Historic Sites, the lot accepts the annual Empire Pass. Daily fee parking is also available.

Several free parking options near the Walkway's east side entrances remain available, including Pulaski Park (162 Washington Street - approximately 0.2 miles from the Walkway's Washington Street Stairs entrance) and in numerous on-street spaces (follow posted signage).

The Scenic Hudson Solar Canopy Lot on Parker Avenue is privately owned and typically open to the public on weekends, but availability may vary due to programming and events. Follow posted signage, use the designated and marked entrance and exit, and avoid driving on any grassy areas.

For complete information about parking at the Walkway, visit walkway.org/visit.

🍅 WALKWAY MARKET 🧀

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at our first-ever Walkway Market: A Taste NY Experience.

Walkway Market is part of Friends of the Walkway’s ongoing efforts to bring our community together in one of its most iconic places by celebrating local food, makers, and small businesses while giving visitors a chance to shop local, connect with neighbors, and experience the best of the Hudson Valley.

Thanks to our partners at NY State Parks & Historic Sites and Taste NY and our sponsors Chestnut Market, City Winery Hudson Valley, Northwell Health, Optum, Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law, and WMCHealth.

🚘 FREE PARKING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13 🚘

Whether you're coming to Walkway Market or just taking a stroll on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, parking along Haviland Road and in Haviland Road lots in Highland is FREE on Saturday, June 13 thanks to Friends of the Walkway.

Walkway Market: A Taste NY Experience is open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with scores of local products to sample and purchase, plus tons of giveaways! Entry is free! See our vendor list and get all the details at walkwaymarket.givesmart.com.

GPS Address: 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528

Taste NY

🚶TRAILS MAKE AN IMPACT 👣

This week, our friends at Parks & Trails New York released an impact study finding that the 750-mile Empire State Trail - of which Walkway Over the Hudson is a key gateway - generates $1.87 billion in annual economic activity, attracts 9.75 million visits every year, brings in $206 million in tax revenue and supports nearly 9,700 jobs.

We've seen it on the Walkway for years - trails strengthen communities, support local businesses, improve public health, and connect people to the outdoors. Click the link below to uncover the data that proves it.

The Economic Impact of the Empire State Trail Explore the economic impact of the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile network enhancing public health and local economies.

👀 WALKWAY MARKET SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS 👀

Don't miss these fun, free activations put on by our sponsors and supporters at the first-ever Walkway Market: A Taste NY Experience on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

🌰 Chestnut Market: Tons of giveaways!
🛍 Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law: Free tote bags!
👩‍⚕️ Northwell Health: Mental wellness screenings
🏥 WMCHealth: Community health screenings
🍷City Winery Hudson Valley: Blind tastings in their wine garden!

Free parking! Free entry! For complete details, visit walkwaymarket.givesmart.com.

🇺🇸 THE AMERICAN LOYALIST IN POUGHKEEPSIE 🇬🇧

During the American Revolution, not everyone was a patriot. Poughkeepsie had its mix of patriots, loyalists, and people who simply didn’t care either way. Those who decided to remain loyal to the crown were not always treated with the respect they once were.

On Sunday, June 14 from 2-3 p.m. at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie, join Shannon Butler for Walkway Connections as she presents her research on the small but active community of loyalists in Poughkeepsie.

Butler has served as the historian for the Poughkeepsie Public Library District ( PPLD ) for the past six years where she researches and lectures on all things Poughkeepsie. She previously served as the Historian for Hyde Park and worked with the National Park Service at the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site, Dutchess County Historical Society and various State Historic Sites. Butler is the author of the book Roosevelt Homes of the Hudson Valley: Hyde Park and Beyond, and she is the creator and co-host of the podcast All My Favorite People Are Dead.

All Walkway Connections events are free to attend and appropriate for all ages.