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James Baird State Park

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Location: Dutchess County, New York
Nearest town: 4.2 miles south of Pleasant Valley
Type: State Park

About James Baird State Park

590 acres make up this park, set in the northern part of the Town of LaGrange, east of the City of Poughkeepsie. That acreage covers land within reach of the city without sitting inside it, giving visitors a sense of the terrain's scale relative to the surrounding area.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

James Baird State Park is in Dutchess County, New York, 4.2 miles south of Pleasant Valley. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.