General Information

Hyde Park, New York, is a beautiful town located in Northern Dutchess County, New York, in the Hudson River Valley. The Hudson River borders Hyde Park on the East.

The area known as Hyde Park today was originally settled in 1742 by Jake Stoutenburg and was known as Stoutenburg. In 1812 the town was officially named Hyde Park.

The population of Hyde Park is approximately 21,000 according to the 2000 census. Hyde Park is approximately 40 square miles. The local people recognize certain areas of Hyde Park by different names but none are separate municipalities. These areas include East Park, West Park and Staatsburg.

Hyde Park has a town center along Route 9 and there you will find the town hall, the library, shopping, dining and all the routine services such as banking, gas stations, dry cleaners and doctor's offices.

Hyde Park is about 65 miles south of Albany (the state capital), 47 miles from Danbury, Connecticut, and 85 miles from New York City. Hyde Park is about 8 or 9 miles from the Taconic State Parkway and is therefore easily reached from New York City.

Poughkeepsie borders Hyde Park on the south and there you will find the county offices, the Galleria Mall, the multi plex movie theater and the Mid Hudson Bridge which will give you access to the New York State Thruway.

Schools

Hyde Park is served by the Hyde Park Central School District. The district services about 4,500 students in five K-5 schools, one middle school and one high school.

Government

Hyde Park has a Town Government and it is managed by a Town Supervisor.

Things to Do

Hyde Park is home to many wonderful historic sites. Among them are the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt which includes the Presidential Library, Valkill which is the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, the Vanderbilt Mansion and the Mills Mansion.

Also located in Hyde Park is the world famous Culinary Institute of America where many of the world's finest chefs study. The CIA has 5 restaurants that are open to the public year round and a wonderful gift shop/book store.

Housing

Hyde Park offers a mix of homes including homes from the 1800's, 1900's and even new construction. There are many small subdivisions in Hyde Park, several condominium complexes, a fifty five plus community and several apartment complexes.

Newspapers

The local newspapers are:

• The Hyde Park Townsman
• Kingston Freeman
• Poughkeepsie Journal
• Register Star

Airports

Hyde Park is serviced by the 3 major New York City airports in addition to 3 regional airports. Albany International Airport in Albany, Stewart Airport in Newburgh and Westchester County Airport in White Plains.

Weather

The Hyde Park area has four distinct seasons all with their own appeal. Spring and summer bring lush green foliage to our mountains and farmlands and the river beckon boaters to enjoy the scenery. In the fall the Hudson Valley is a blaze of color and in winter our moderate snowfall is wonderful for sledding locally or skiing and snowboarding in the nearby Catskill and Berkshire mountains.

Surrounding Towns

Hyde Park is surrounded by many other beautiful towns all with their own unique personalities. They are: Rhinebeck, Clinton, Staatsburg, Salt Point, Pleasant Valley, Red Hook and Poughkeepsie. The major shopping centers are located in Poughkeepsie.