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Wappingers Village Recreation Guide

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The Village of Wappingers Falls Recreation Committee invites all members of the community to come enjoy our many events, programs, and parks.

We are a dedicated group of volunteers that strives to enhance our community through arts, parks, and programming.

Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, swinging, sports or just a relaxing stroll, we have parks for you. The Greenway Trail also meanders through the village for the more adventurous type. Our youth art program and day camp enhance summer for our children. Come meet your neighbors at one of our Friday night summer concerts.

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Many special events are offered throughout the year culminating with our increasingly popular Holiday Light Parade. The Recreation Committee always welcomes new members so if you have a few good ideas or a couple of hours to spare to help us bring our community together, come to a meeting. Recreation meets the third Monday of each month at 7 pm in the Legion Hall, 7 Spring St.

Denise Calabrese

Village of Wappingers Falls Trustee, Recreation Liaison

2013 Recreation Committee

Denise Calabrese Heather McCormick

Ronnie Komornick Donnie McCormick

Cathy Mazochi Joan O’Brien

Rudy Godoy Danny Lowney

Heidi Murphy Dave Terwilliger

Bernice Terwilliger Charles Terwilliger John Tylisczak Fran DiPolitio James Chase John Karge

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Special Events Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Service, 9am Mesier Park Saturday, June 1: To kick off our summer, the Recreation Committee hosts its inaugural “Village Got May 18! All-day Village-wide event!

Talent!” To register your act, call Saturday, May 18: Wappingers Central Heather at 297School District’s Festival of the Arts, 977x1 Mesier Park Rain date; Sunday, May 19.

Monday, June Village-wide yard sale, flea market, 24: Summer camp Veterans’ Park and skateboard 9-3. Rain date; Sunday, May 19. To register park open at your yard sale or secure a flea market space, Veterans’ Park. leave a message at 297x8773x7 or email dcalabrese@wappingersfallsny.gov.

Wednesday, Paddle Wappingers Lake, all-day June 26: Youth Guided trips leave every two hours from Art Program 10-6. Perfect for beginners and nature begins, Veterans’ enthusiasts. AwayAdventureGuide@gmail.

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Grand opening of Youth Art Trail Friday, July 5: The trail displays art created by our Youth Summer concerts Art Program over the last three years. Maps begin in Mesier of the trail are available at Veterans’ Park.

Park, 7-9pm Saturday, Aug. 31: Family Fun Day by the Lake, Veterans’ Park 3pm. Come enjoy an evening with family and neighbors relaxing by the lake. Carnival games, pony rides, face painting, shows, more. An art gallery will showcase the Youth Art Programs’ work.

Wednesday, Sept. 11: 9-11 Memorial candlelight ceremony, 6:30 pm Mesier Park.

Saturday, Oct. 27: Village Halloween Party and Parade. Put on your scariest or cutest costumes and join us for a parade and costume contest. Parade starts in Mesier Park at 12:30. Party at Knights of Columbus, East Main Street 1-3pm. DJ, crafts, pumpkins, refreshments and, of course, winners of the costume contest will be announced.

Thursday, Sept. 19: MIA Candelight Vigil and Memorial at MIA/ POW Park, 6pm.

Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans’ Memorial Service at MIA/POW Park, 11am.

Saturday, Nov. 30: The Village of Wappingers Falls presents its 4th Annual Holiday Light Parade! Parade line up -5:30pm; step-off at 6:30pm from WT Garner Firehouse. Santa arrives in Mesier Park by 7pm. The parade has doubled in size each year and is sure to please again this year! Be a part of this spectacular parade! Floats, boats, bikes, dogs, characters, carriages, tractors; the possibilities are endless. Prizes

for the most spectacular, creative and adorable entry! To register for the parade, leave a message at 297-8773x7 or email dcalabrese@ wappingersfallsny.gov.

For information on all events – leave a message at 297-8773x7 or email dcalabrese@wappingersfallsny.gov.

Police and Fire

Wappingers Falls Fire Department (founded 1871) protects more than 5,000 people living in 1.5 square miles. Our public department’s members serve as volunteers. We have two stations­—the W.T. Garner Eng. Co. # 1 (organized 1869) and the S.W. Johnson Eng. Co. # 2 (1872).

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Our Parks

Mesier Park Mesier Park is in the heart of the Village at the intersection of East Main Street and South Avenue (9D). The Mesier Homestead and gazebo sit on five acres of landscaped and grassy acres. Concerts and many of the village events are held at Mesier Park.

Veterans’ Memorial Park Veterans’ Memorial Park is along North Mesier Avenue and adjacent to Wappingers Lake. A playground, basketball court, and open fields for sports are available. The summer camp, skateboard park, and youth art program are held here.

Wappingers Lake Wappingers Lake is 88 acres at the base of the upper Wappingers Creek. Boaters can access the lake via a ramp at Spring Street. There is walking access through Veterans’ Park and Fisherman’s Park. The lake is home to a variety of birds and wildlife. Recreational uses include kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

Temple Memorial Park Temple Park is near the lower Wappinger Creek, an estuary of the Hudson River. This park is on three levels; the top, off Dutchess Avenue, contains a playground; the second, with a basketball court, is along Market Street; the third is a grassy field for soccer and other events.

POW-MIA Park This is at the intersection of Route 9 and East Main Street. A monument to Major Joseph W. McDonald, Jr., a village native, missing in action from the Vietnam War since May 3, 1972, has been placed in this park. The park is used for the annual Veterans’ Day ceremony in November and MIA Day in September.

Fisherman’s Park Fisherman’s Park is at the end of Liss Road new Route 9. This park provides access to the Upper Creek and Lake for fishermen or hikers/ walkers.

Canale Park A small play park on Canale Way in front of the new water treatment facility.

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Skateboard Park

Open June-August at Veterans Park

The park is open 3:30 to 6 pm when summer camp is in session.

Admission is free. Participants must wear helmets and have a signed user agreement form. BMX is also permitted. If it is raining or the ground is wet, the park will not open. Stop in the summer camp for more information or leave a message at 297-8773x7.

Youth Art Program

Create a work of art for permanent display in the village! Work with renowned artists! Learn to express yourself through fine arts! The program is for children 8-17. Try your hand at sculpting, photography, piano lessons, mosaic, or painting. Free for village residents; a nominal fee for non-residents. June 26-August 2. Register: Veterans Park, Wednesday, May 8, 5-6:30pm or Saturday, May 18,11-1pm during the flea market and kayak event. Bring proof of residence and report card or birth certificate.

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Summer Camp

Village of Wappingers Falls residents only.

Boys and girls, ages 5-13, are welcome at camp. Children must have completed kindergarten before attending camp. Camp is open Monday, June 24 – Friday, Aug. 2, 9am to 3:30 pm. Camp is closed Thursday, July 4. The fee for camp is $35/week. There is an additional charge for trips. Register: Veterans Park - Wednesday, May 8, 5-6:30 pm, or Saturday, May 18,11-1pm during the flea market and kayak event. Bring proof of residence and report card or birth certificate.

Fishing

Fishermen will find a variety of fish including pickerel and largemouth bass. Make sure you have a required fishing license. There is a boat ramp at the end of Spring Street, which can be used by boats powered by engines that do not exceed 7.5 HP. The lake has walking access through Fisherman’s Park at the end of Liss Road.

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Mesier Homestead Welcome to the jewel of Wappingers Falls: Mesier Homestead.

Built in 1741 by the Brewer brothers, the Homestead was one of the first homes in the area. In 1776 a well-to-do loyalist tea merchant from New York City, Peter Mesier, purchased the home and 750 acres of land. His family lived there until it was sold to the village in 1891. Read all about the history at wappingershistoricalsociety.org.

The Wappingers Historical Society acquired full stewardship of the Homestead and, over time, renovated the Homestead to its current condition. The Society is a volunteer organization committed to preserving the History of the Town of Wappinger, Village of Wappingers Falls and neighboring communities.

The Wappinger Indians lived right here! Come and hold one of the artifacts dating back thousands of years. The Industrial Revolution happened at the Dutchess Bleachery; we can offer some of the company’s newsletters or the book that was written about the Management Style and the Partnership Plan. Sweet Orr started making their durable pants in the village in 1871. Would you like to see the only known Stoneco Post Mark? There was a Stoneco post office, now known as Trap Rock Stone Quarry.

Who knew that right here, in this small corner of the world, the history would be as rich as any great city?

The Wappingers Historical Society asks for your support. Members and volunteers are always needed and welcome. Come enjoy a tour of the Homestead! We are open the second Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 and by appointment. We also have numerous events throughout the year; visit our online calendar or call for more information.

Sandra Vacchio, President 845-430-9520 info@wappingershistoricalsociety.org

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Summer Outdoor Concerts

All concerts are held at the Mesier Park Gazebo. The recreation committee sells refreshments. Bring your chair and dancing shoes and enjoy the evening with your neighbors.

Fri., Jul 5 7 pm In The Pocket Hits from the ‘50s to present Fri., Jul 12 7 pm Lady and the Gents Timeless music from the ‘40s through the ‘80s Fri., Jul 19 7 pm River Boat Banjo Band Celebrating more than 33 years of performing in the Hudson Valley Fri., Jul 26 7 pm The Feds Our local postal workers Fri., Aug. 2 7 pm Tracy Deluca Country Band Country, rock and pop Fri., Aug. 9 7 pm Matt Jordan Jazz Band Smooth and hot jazz from the greats Fri., Aug. 16 7 pm To Be Determined (raindate) Sun., Aug. 23 7 pm To Be Determined (raindate) Fri., Aug. 30 7 pm The Cagneys Playing only the hits! Sponsored by Cindy Latino and the Wappingers Falls Busines and Professionals Association

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Park Rules

• Parks are open dawn to dusk. • All dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. • No smoking in any of our parks. • No parking on the grass.

The gazebo in Mesier Park as well as sections of all parks may be rented for special events. Call 297-8773x1 for reservations.

Child Safety IDs

The Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department performs Child IDs at our special events. If you cannot make it, arrange for an ID to be done by calling for an appointment at 297-1011.

Village Clean-up Day

Come help clean up our Village on Saturday, May 4, sponsored by the Wappingers Falls Business and Professional Association. Volunteers meet at the SW Johnson firehouse at 8:30 am. Refreshments are provided.

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