Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensCollege Hill Park
Poughkeepsie
Wander up College Hill and the city falls away behind you. This elevated park serves up sweeping Hudson River views, a quiet lake path, and enough history to fill a walking tour: Frederick Douglass once spoke from this very hill.
Hudson River views
Historic site
Walking trails
Lake path
Tips
🌊"forget pk is down the hill" — perfect escape from city bustle
🎤Frederick Douglass once spoke here — take the history hike
⛷️sledding and cross-country skiing in winter
College Hill Park
PoughkeepsieOpens Friday at 6:30 AM
Parks & GardensParks & GardensWander up College Hill and the city falls away behind you. This elevated park serves up sweeping Hudson River views, a quiet lake path, and enough history to fill a walking tour: Frederick Douglass once spoke from this very hill.
Hudson River views
Historic site
Walking trails
Lake path
Tips
🌊"forget pk is down the hill" — perfect escape from city bustle
🎤Frederick Douglass once spoke here — take the history hike
⛷️sledding and cross-country skiing in winter