Dutchess County Kids Have A New Place To Stay Cool

Though we haven't even technically hit the official calendar start to summer, the temps that have hit the Hudson Valley over the past several weeks have had us thinking otherwise. With the end of the school year quickly approaching, and summer vacations and camp plans well underway, what about some exciting news about a new way for local kiddos to stay cool and have some fun in Dutchess County?

New 'Sprayground' Set To Open This Weekend

Nope, not a playground, or a splash pad, a brand new 'water sprayground' is set to open at Wilcox Memorial Park. Located beachfront, which is enclosed by a split rail fence, is 1,900 square feet with 27 water spray and sprinkle features also features a water table and activities for all ages and abilities.

According to the announcement from Dutchess County Parks, equipment testing has been done over the past few weeks, and the sprayground is set to open for the season on June 1st, with the official ribbon cutting June 2nd. Hours will be 10am-6pm, seven days a week, through Labor Day weekend.

Other summer fun offered at Wilcox Memorial Park include the lakes, with boating, swimming, fishing, paddle and row boat rentals, pavilions, camp sites and the disc Golf course that received some big praise and major attention recently.

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A-Fair To Remember, June 2nd

Wilcox Memorial Park will be the site of 'A-Fair To Remember' Sunday June 2nd, with all sorts of activities to kick off summertime thanks to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County.

In addition to the ribbon cutting for the sprayground, other festivities for June 2nd include music, carnival Games, food truck offerings and treats like the Dutchess County Dairy Committee's milkshakes, plus arts and crafts and even shooting Sports demonstrations. More information about the 'A-Fair To Remember' is available here.