Parks & Recreation
Located within Hudson you will find several parks, public spaces, and playgrounds. Our greenspaces and historical parks are a wonderful place for a short respite and people watching or catching an inspirational sunset over the Hudson River.
City of Hudson Parks and Public Spaces
- 7th Street Park / Public Square, Warren and 7th Street
- 500 Block Pocket Park, by Mexican Radio
- PARC Foundation Pocket Park, Connecting Warren Street to State Street on the 300 blocks
- Charles Williams Park, 238 Mill Street Hudson, Playground, Pavilion/Picnic
- Thurston Park, 200 Block Pocket Park with Playground Equipment
- Promenade Hill Park, 1 North Front Street, Historic Park with Hudson River Views of the Catskills and Playground Equipment
- Henry Hudson Waterfront Park, accessible by Broad Street, River access with Kayak and Boat launch, limited Dock space, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Restrooms
- Oakdale, North 6th Street, Swimming, Trails, Basketball and Skate Park, Pavilion/Picnic
Hudson State Boat Launch, 18 Ferry Street
Information about access and proper launching can be found at The Department of Environment Conservation.
Biking
Empire State Trail
Fix-It Stations:
- Oakdale Park, N 6th
- 2nd and Mill Street
Nearby hiking trails: Columbia Land Conservancy

Go to the Events and Mass Gatherings Page for more information. Also see "Youth Department" (under Department navigation page) for a listing of recreation activities for upcoming months