Popular Summer Spraygrounds Open in Dutchess For the Season

Dutchess County Announces Opening of Summer Favorites

The summer weather has finally arrived in the Hudson Valley, and local families are looking for a fun way to cool off.

Dutchess County Parks announced that both Spraygrounds at Bowdoin and Wilcox Park are officially open.

The Spraygrounds are open daily from 10 am until 7pm now through Labor Day Weekend.

Swimming and boating the lakes at Wilcox Park are also open now through June 27th from 10 am to 6pm Thursday through Monday. Then, they will be open daily June 28th through Labor Day (weather and water quality depending.)

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You can learn more and get more details about the Spraygrounds at Dutchess County Parks online and on social media.

Cool Off At The America's Biggest Little Water Park in Fishkill

Looking for more ways to cool off this summer across the Hudson Valley? Don't forget about America's Biggest Little Water Park...Splashdown!

Splashdown is officially open for the season and gives guests access to over 40 rides, slides an attractions. There's something for everyone in the family like Pelican Bay, a water park within a waterpark, wave pool and an amazing lazy river.

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Season passes are available now at SplashdownBeach.com and will pay for itself within 2 visit.

Have You Heard of Peekamoose Blue Hole in Orange County, New York?

If you're looking for a more unique way to cool off why not visit one of the swimmin" holes around the region?

One of the more popular swimming hole locations is Peekamoose Blue Hole in Grahamsville, New York. A blue hole, for those who aren't familiar, is according to Wikipedia "a large, underwater sinkhole, typically found in limestone or other carbonate rock formations."

Taking a dip in Peekamoose Blue Hole is a great way to cool off and be one with nature. However, it has become extremely popular over the last few years.

New York's 14 Best Lakes For Swimming

What makes a great swimming hole? Pristine waters, great beaches, mild temps, shallow waters, lifeguards, and more are many of the characteristics that are common in AZ Animals 14 best lakes for swimming in the state of New York. From just outside the city, to the Finger Lakes, to the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, these are your must-visit swimming holes for summer 2023!

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Cool Off and Take a Dip at These Local Swimming Pools in the Hudson Valley

There’s nothing quite like taking a dip in a swimming pool during the warm summer months. The first toe dip, the laps across the pool and sunshine beaming on you as you relax in a float are all things I look forward to.

I don’t have a pool but I have friends who do have their own swimming pool. However, schedules don’t always match up for a swim date. I have been to local swimming pools before and I believe it’s such a smart idea that different counties and towns have this as an option.

Check out these Hudson Valley public swimming pools below.

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