The Walkway Over the Hudson spans the Hudson River and connects the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County with the Town of Lloyd and hamlet of Highland in Ulster County, New York. Entrances are located at 87 Haviland Road in Highland, New York and 61 Parker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Several parking lots and substantial on-street parking is available near the Walkway. Please follow posted signage for information about metering and availability. Walkway West (Highland) GPS Address: 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY 12528 West Side General Parking - As of January 1, 2025, the Town of Lloyd charges for parking all lots and marked spaced along Haviland Road. This includes the Rail Trail Caboose Lot and the lower gravel lot. Please follow posted signage in all lots and along the street for information about how to pay for parking. West Side Handicap Parking is available in the Rail Trail Caboose Lot. All handicap spots remain free at all times. Town Of Lloyd Resident Parking - Town of Lloyd residents and property taxpayers may register their vehicle(s) with the Town Clerk to exempt them from paid parking on Haviland Road and in lots near the Walkway. To register, follow the link above. You will need to provide your vehicle registration and a utility bill, property tax bill or other document showing your name and address. Annual Passes – Non-Lloyd residents can purchase an annual pass for up to two cars in the same household. Vehicle registration and plate information is recorded, so no sticker or tag is needed. The fee is $100 for adults and $50 for seniors (62+). For more information on how to purchase an annual parking pass please contact (845) 691-2144 ext.2. Walkway East (Poughkeepsie) GPS Address: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 *DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THE WALKWAY'S MAIN EASTERN PARKING LOT AT 61 PARKER AVENUE IS CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY 2026* *DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THE UNPAVED SCENIC HUDSON LOT ON PARKER AVENUE IS CLOSED* East Side General Parking - There is free parking available near the Poughkeepsie entrance to the Walkway in Pulaski Park (170 Washington Street - approximately 0.2 miles from the Walkway's Washington Street Stairs entrance) and along Brookside Avenue between Washington Street and Garden Street. Follow posted signage for additional paid or free on-street parking in the vicinity. East Side Handicapped Parking: Due to construction, handicapped parking in Poughkeepsie is challenging. For the easiest access to the Walkway, park on the west side of the bridge in Highland, New York. All handicapped parking spaces are free.

Visiting the Walkway Over the Hudson is FREE year-round, except during special events like the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular and the Starry Starry Night gala. Check our event calendar to see more about our special events!

The entrances at 87 Haviland Road (Highland) and 61 Parker Avenue (Poughkeepsie) and the elevator entrance at Upper Landing Park (Poughkeepsie) are ADA-compliant and accessible, with no stairs required. The elevator is open seasonally (typically April through November) from 9 a.m. until 90 minutes prior to park closing (weather permitting, it will not operate under threat of thunder, lightning, and high winds). Operating seasonally (typically April through November), an hop-on, hop-off electric tram is available to assist guests Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. A round-trip takes approximately 40 minutes. A substantial chest-height safety railing on both sides of this wide, flat and smooth concrete walkway. Please note: Expansion joints on bridge do not meet ADA compliance. Please use caution while traversing. The mobile audio tour that corresponds with the signage on the bridge is available in English, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin Chinese via this website.

After visiting the Walkway, we hope you will be inspired to get involved! There are many ways you can support the Walkway—become a member, renew your membership, make a donation, sign up to volunteer, shop at our Pavilions or online store, or just bring a friend to walk, jog, bike or stroll the Walkway! We appreciate every contribution and your support helps us to enhance this regional treasure and economic engine. Thank you!

All profits from merchandise sales and donations at the both the East and West Pavilions support the Walkway's mission to add new amenities, undertake construction projects, and fund community programs in support of local youth, veterans, and those with mobility issues.

The Walkway is a non-smoking park. Thank you for your cooperation with this policy.

The Walkway is 1.28 miles from one gate to the other. It stands 212 feet above the Hudson River.

No stairs required! The Walkway is accessible via flat, paved walking trails from both the 61 Parker Ave entrance in Poughkeepsie or the 87 Haviland Rd entrance in Highland. These entrances are wheelchair and stroller friendly.

For matching gift forms, we are listed through our legal name Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge Co.