Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park

2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508

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Monday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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2 Red Flynn Dr, Beacon, NY 12508, United States

845-765-8440

riverpool.org

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Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located at 2 Red Flynn Drive in Beacon, New York, United States. The park offers stunning views of the Hudson River and is home to the River Pool at Beacon, which includes a changing area nearby. Visitors can also enjoy recreational amenities such as access to the River Pool, picnic areas, barbecues, a playground, and basketball courts.

The park was renamed in honor of Pete and Toshi Seeger, who were prominent environmental activists and founders of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater organization. The Seegers also created the Great Hudson River Revival music and environmental festival. Toshi Seeger, in particular, was known for her filmmaking and advocacy work, including her involvement in the Newport Folk Festival and civil rights marches.

Pete Seeger, a legendary folk singer and activist, was known for his hit records with the Weavers and his support of civil rights, labor rights, and environmental causes. His songs, such as "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" and "We Shall Overcome," became anthems of the civil rights movement.

The park is open daily from dawn to dusk and is a peaceful and scenic place to visit. The River Pool at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park is operated by River Pool at Beacon Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Hudson River and promoting environmental awareness. Visit this historic park to enjoy nature, learn about the Seegers' legacy, and relax by the river.

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Noah Langford:

"Wonderful location for this year’s Hudson River Seafood Festival this past weekend with beautiful views of the river and the town of Newburgh on the opposite side. Named for one of the greatest folk singer and activist of the 20th Century Pete Seeger and his wife Toshi"

almost 2 years ago

JoAnn Norris:

"Beautiful park on Beacon Waterfront with views of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge. Went for a Corn Fest. Live music, food vendors, fun time! Sailboat named after Woody Guthrie docked there."

almost 3 years ago

marilyn elie:

"This is the site of the seasonal festivals put on by the Beacon Sloop Club, starting with Strawberry Festival, and going through the year to Corn.Festival and Pumpkin Fest. Pete and Toshi were always there. His Sloop, the Clearwater docks just down the road when it is in Beacon. The other boat is the Woody, or the Woody Guthrie named after Pete's friend. It is a Ferry Sloop. Beacon Sloop Club had her totally restored a few years ago. They work hard on keeping Pete's dream of bringing people down to the River alive. If you know the River, you want to protect it like Pete did. They offer free sails week nights on the Woody as part of that tradition and will do so again when the pandemic subsides."

almost 4 years ago

marilyn elie:

"Strawberry Fest at Pete and Toshi Seeger Park was just perfect. The park is on a spit of land surrounded by the Hudson River on both sides. Lovely piece of property and a nice playground for the kids. Today the Beacon Sloop Club hosted Strawberry Fest - the best ever strawberry shortcake and strawberry smoothies. Shortcake baked on the premises, strawberries hulled and sliced by volunteers the night before. What a lot of work for an all volunteer group! There were activists tabling for a pleathera of causes, vendors selling all sorts of stuff and two stages of music. And dogs of all breeds and mixtures. No charge for admittance, free sails on the Woody Guthrie, the Sloop Clearwater was there. Pete would be proud of the way his Sloop Club carries on his vision of bringing people to the River even without him. Corn Fest in August is next."

more 6 years ago

Sanday Simon:

"This park is parallel to the Metro-North station. It has a nice path and faux pool. Nice scenery and lots going on. Parking is available. Bench also available. So relaxing"

more 7 years ago

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