Black Creek Preserve Community Day

Join us for a fun-filled day outdoors as we celebrate the reopening of the newly improved and expanded Black Creek Preserve with pizza, music, games, hikes, and more!

• Discover the birds that call Black Creek Preserve home with the John Burroughs Natural History Society
  
• Take a guided hike with Outdoor Promise
  
• Learn about fish and eels with the Brain and Body Coalition and the DEC Hudson River Estuary Program
  
• Performances by DJ H20 and

Questions about the event? Contact Anthony Coneski at YWNvbmVza2kgfCBzY2VuaWNodWRzb24gISBvcmc=

The Ulster County Nature Bus will be running to the preserve throughout the day. .

All attendees are asked to park at one of these two locations (less than ½ a mile away) and there will be a shuttle to and from the event.

• The Esopus Fire Department (1142 Broadway (Route 9W), Esopus, NY 12429)
• Marist Brothers Center at Esopus (1455 Broadway (Route 9W), Esopus, NY 12429)
  

The shuttle stop at the preserve is a 5-10 minute walk (½ mile) from the event.

This stunning park along the Hudson River—a local favorite since 1999—just got even better. With the addition of a 12-acre riverfront section, this natural gem now spans a whopping 142 acres of breathtaking views, rolling meadows, water access, and exciting new features!

What’s new and improved?

✨An expanded parking lot with ADA-compliant spaces for easy access

✨A new trailhead kiosk to guide your adventure (this is the first designated segment in the John Burroughs Black Creek Trail!) 

✨A spacious 20x20-foot riverfront pavilion to take in the views

✨A restored 1840s gazebo perfect for relaxation and photos

✨ Bilingual informational signs throughout the park, making this experience accessible—and serving as a model for over 45 other parks!

Whether you're strolling along the new trails or soaking in the stunning river views, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Esopus.