Downing Park
35-acre public park designed and landscaped in 1897 by the designers of Central Park in New York City. Special events throughout the year. Guided tours by appointment.
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Daniel DonnellyThe pond is very nice, with comfortable benches and edifices of solid masonry. Well-maintained grounds and trees, though some structures in the park have been covered in graffiti, and some of the roadways are crumbling, so better maintenance is needed.
May 23, 2022 · Google Review
MaddieAbsolutely beautiful park featuring paved walking paths, freshly cut grass, a huge lake, a small cafe and plenty of on street parking! Gorgeous trees throughout the park offer plenty of shade for picnics and grounds were immaculate! Just beautiful and peaceful
Jul 14, 2019 · Google Review
Justin Rogers-CooperA shabby chic park with a large lake, big beautiful trees, lots of geese and ducks, a cafe-type spot (wasn’t open when we were there), benches with park views, and a well worn path for walking and maybe a little biking, or biking for a little one. It’s comfortable, with several families when we visited, and surrounded by some old school houses. It’s a fine vibe, and like Newburgh itself, it’s got a lot of charm, potential, and history. There was more to explore than we had time to see. Could use a playground and a modest repaving, or maybe some fresh funds for an imaginative reinterpretation, once all the new projects around town get their due. Look forward to returning.
Aug 6, 2019 · Google Review
Debbie QuickAbsolutely beautiful park and one of my favorite places to go to photograph birds. I can generally find mallard ducks, wood ducks, geese, gulls, and pigeons. On rare occasions I've seen great blue heron and egrets. Love this place, it's a great place to go with friends! And if you like to feed the ducks, be sure to bring bird seed as they'll run right over to you. DO NOT feed them bread as bread is terrible for their digestive systems and backs them up.
Mar 23, 2022 · Google Review