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Nature PROGRAMS
Nature PROGRAMS
NEW NATURE PROGRAMS COMING SOON!
We are working on all the good stuff… nature related, of course. Stream exploration, family hikes, special visitors, garden planting, and so much more. Watch for more information to be released soon.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
If Mother Nature graces us with the white fluffy stuff this winter, we will break out the snowshoes and get our adventure on! Daily and weekend rentals available for all ages. Visit www.lagrangeparksandrec.com to rent!
DISCOVER BACKPACKS
This summer we will be offering a FREE Discovery Backpack loam program for those families visiting Freedom Park who wish to explore our trails at a different level. Stay tuned for details!
TOWN OF LAGRANGE TRAILS
Find a list of trails in LaGrange on our trails page HERE.
PARKS AFTER DARK
Full Moon Hikes
Friday, 5/1, Flower Moon at Freedom Park.
Saturday, 9/26 – Harvest Moon at Stringham Park
Join the LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council for these special full moon hikes in our parks! Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, and dress according to weather conditions. Age 10+. Registration required. Watch for registration opening dates!
WAPPINGER CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL WALK
Saturday, 9/6, 1-3pm (rain date 9/20, 1-3pm)
Part of the Hudson Valley River Ramble, enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting along the banks of the Wappinger Creek. Park and meet your LaGrange CAC guides at the Sleight Plass Rd trail entrance. Advance registration is required by calling 845-554-9166 and/or emailing m2htoo@yahoo.com.19
BLUEBIRD BOX BUILD
Saturday, 3/21, 11am-1pm, Freedom Park Camp Building, $10/child
Under the professional instruction and guidance of the LaGrange Conservation Advisory Council, each participant will build a functional bluebird box! When completed, the box can be brought home and placed outside for bluebirds to nest in. It is such a joy to watch these beautiful birds! Limited to just 10 participants, ages 8 and over, an adult helper is required to attend (and assist only when needed, we encourage independence when possible). All materials and instruction provided. Please bring a hammer. Registration is required online at www.lagrangeparksandrec.com and will open soon!
NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Watch for National Park and Recreation Monthly activities coming in July!
SKI CLUB
Watch for registration and pricing in October/November!
Residents ages 8+ are eligible for discounts at Thunder Ridge Ski Area including ski and snowboard lessons, lift tickets, and rentals.
parks & Recreation contact
- 845-452-1972
- recreation@lagrangeny.gov