JAMES BAIRD STATE PARK
JAMES BAIRD STATE PARK122D Freedom Road Pleasant Valley, New York 12569
Phone: 845-452-1489
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James Baird State Park is situated on farmland once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial. Nationally renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones designed a scenic, fairly flat 18-hole golf course on this large tract of farmland in Pleasant Valley. To golfers' delight, the par 5, 13th hole is one of the most challenging in the Hudson Valley. In addition to the golf course, the park now also boasts a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse and a snack bar at the 1st and 10th holes. A full service restaurant overlooks the golf course and is open to both golfers and the general public. In July 2005, James Baird is proud to host the Empire State Games, one of the largest amateur sport competitions in the country.
In 1939 James Baird donated the 590 acres of land to New York State under the stipulation that it be known as James Baird State Park. Work began on the park and golf course in 1940. Construction continued intermittently during World War II and the golf course was officially opened in 1948.
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James Baird State Park has much to offer: there are spacious open and wooded picnic areas and two picnic pavilions which can accommodate up to 300 people each by reservation. There is also a sports complex where visitors enjoy playing basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Additionally there is a playground and a nature center. Open summer weekends, the nature center loans recreational equipment and offers nature programs.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find the seven miles of scenic wooded trails ideal for hiking in the warm months and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the wintertime.
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Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 6 nice and peaceful
its a wonderful place to go with your family. its really peaceful, i like the fact that not only you can sit and socialize while sitting on the grass, but also the kids can also have fun while enjoying the swings n slides. lot to grill and picnic tables, i like the golf area n the look on your way inside the park is great, the farm look? love it! i recommend it to everyone
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