GOOD FRIENDS ALWAYS WELCOME
You don’t need to be a member to love the Walkway. You become a member because you love the Walkway.
Membership is a simple way to turn that love into action, helping Friends of the Walkway create the programs, experiences, and improvements that make every visit even more special.
JOIN. RENEW. UPGRADE. WIN!
Join as a new member or renew a current membership by September 30 and you'll be automatically entered to win two tickets to Starry Starry Night on Friday, October 2!
If you're a current member who upgrades their level, you'll also be entered to win a professionally-catered Dinner on the Walkway experience for you and five of your friends!
Friends make the Walkway experience better for everyone.
MEMBERSHIPS MAKE POSSIBLE:
- Educational experiences for children and families, including field trips that now bring every fourth grader in the City of Poughkeepsie to the Walkway.
- Volunteer Ambassadors who greet visitors, answer questions, share the Walkway’s story, and make every visit personal.
- Free community events and programs that give people new ways to experience the park.
- A more accessible Walkway, including our electric tram and enhancements that help people of all abilities enjoy this remarkable place.
- Visitor amenities and improvements, including pavilions, benches, signage, buildings, and other projects that enhance the park for everyone.
These are the things that turn a trip across the bridge into a memorable Walkway experience. And they happen because people who love this place decide to lend a hand.
IN RETURN, OUR FRIENDS CAN:
- Experience More: Enjoy free admission to Walkway Connections and Walkway at Night - giving you special access to enjoy the iconic Walkway in unforgettable ways.
- Go Behind The Scenes: Get exclusive member-only access to VIP tours and an invitation to our Annual Member Meeting & Dinner—a celebration of our Walkway community.
- Be First In Line: Receive early access and discounted tickets for July 4th Fireworks and other special events.
- Stay Informed and Inspired: Receive the Great Connector newsletter, with insider updates and stories from the Walkway.
- Save All Year: Enjoy 10% off Walkway gear at our pavilions and online store - great for gifts or showing off your Walkway pride.
Love the Walkway? Become our Friend today and help make every visit even better.
Member Login - Current members can update contact or payment information here.
Join Or Renew By Mail - Fill out and print this form and mail payment to PO Box 889, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
Questions? Contact our membership team by emailing [email protected].
What Membership Is Right For You?
Our Friends Support
Friends directly support our corps of 150+ volunteer Ambassadors that bring the Walkway to life for more than 600,000 guests each year, access to our electric tram for seniors and visitors with mobility challenges, a robust and diverse annual calendar of family-friendly community events, engaging enrichment opportunities for students from the Hudson Valley, our Walkway Explorers youth programming that connects elementary-aged children to Walkway's mission, and more.
