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Wappingers Falls Recreation Guide
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Welcome
The Village of Wappingers Falls Recreation Committee would like to invite all members of the community to come and enjoy our many events, programs and parks. We are a dedicated group of volunteers who strive to enhance our community through arts, parks and programming. If you enjoy fishing, kayaking, swinging, sports or just the relaxing stroll, we have the parks for you. The Greenway Trail also meanders through the village for the more adventurous type. The youth art program and day camp enhance our children’s summer. Come out and meet your neighbors at one of our Friday night summer concerts. I would like to thank Averill & Associates for creating this 2014 Recreation Guide. Make sure you keep it handy so you don’t miss any of our events! Please visit the local businesses that placed ads. A multitude of special events are offered throughout the year culminating with our increasingly popular Holiday Light Parade. The Recreation Committee always welcomes new members. If you have a few good ideas or a couple of hours to help us bring our community together, stop into a meeting. Recreation meets on the third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Legion Hall, 7 Spring St. Like us on Facebook – Wappingers Falls Events!
Denise Calabrese
Village of Wappingers Falls Trustee and Recreation Liaison
2014 Recreation Committee Denise Calabrese Heidi Palacios Heather McCormick Donna Davies Ronnie Komornick Donna Parish-Bischoff Donnie McCormick James Komornick Cathy Mazochi James Chase Joan O’Brien John Tylisczak Rudy Godoy Fran DiPolitio Danny Lowney Mary Schmalz Heidi Murphy John Karge Dave Terwilliger Philly Baisley Bernice Terwilliger Charles Terwilliger
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Special Events Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Service, 9am Mesier Park Monday, June 30: Summer camp and skateboard park opens, Veterans’ Park.
Saturday, May 17: Wappingers Central School District’s Festival of the Arts, Mesier Park Rain date; Sunday, May 18. Village-wide yard sale, flea market 9-3. Rain date; Sunday, May 18. To register your yard sale or secure a flea market space, leave a message at 297x8773x7 or email dcalabrese@ wappingersfallsny.gov.
Wednesday, July 2: Youth Art Program begins, Veterans’ Park.
Friday, July 11: Summer concerts begin in Mesier Park, 7-9pm Saturday, Aug. 30: Family Fun Day by the Lake, Veterans’ Park 3pm. Come enjoy an evening with family and neighbors relaxing by the lake. Games, pony rides, face painting, shows, more. An art gallery will showcase the Youth Art Programs’ work. Thursday, Sept. 11: 9-11 Memorial candlelight ceremony, 6:30pm Mesier Park. Friday, Sept. 19: MIA Candelight Vigil and Memorial at MIA/POWPark, 6pm.
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5 Saturday, Sept. 20: Sock Hop, Veterans’ Park 6-9 pm. Dust off your poodle skirt and T-bird jackets and join us for a bash! Cars, music, soda jerk, roller skates and perhaps even a movie will be part of the evening. Saturday, Oct. 18: First Annual Halloween Parade and Fall Festival. The parade begins at 11 and ends in Mesier Park where vendors will be set up from 11-5 with all your Halloween and fall needs. There will be carved pumkin, costume and float contests as well. A spooktacular day for all! Saturday, Oct. 26th –Children’s Halloween Party ( Children to 11yrs). Put on your scariest or cutest costume and join us in Mesier Park at 12:30. We will parade to the Knights of Columbus for a fun filled party. There will be music, crafts, pumpkins, refreshments and, of course, a costume contest. Monday, Nov. 10: Veterans’ Memorial Service at MIA/POW Park, 11am. Saturday, Nov. 29: The Village of Wappingers Falls presents its 5th Annual Holiday Light Parade! Parade line up -5:30pm; step-off at 6:30pm from WT Garner Firehouse. Santa arrives in Mesier Park by 7pm. The parade has doubled in size each year and is sure to please again this year! Be a part of this spectacular parade! Floats, boats, bikes, dogs, characters, carriages, tractors; the possibilities are endless. Trophies for the best floats will be awarded! To register for the parade, leave a message at 297-8773x7 or email dcalabrese@wappingersfallsny.gov. For information on all events – leave a message at 297-8773x7 or email dcalabrese@wappingersfallsny.gov.
Mesier Homestead Mesier Homestead is the jewel of Wappingers Falls. Built in 1741 by the Brewer brothers, the Homestead, was one of the first homes in the area. In 1776 a well-to-do, loyalist tea merchant from New York City, Peter Mesier, purchased the home and 750 acres of land. His family lived in the home until it was sold to the village in 1891. Read all about the history at www.wappingershistoricalsociety.org. The Wappingers Historical Society asks for your support. Members and Volunteers are always needed and welcome. I hope you will come enjoy a tour of the Homestead. We are open the second Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 pm and by appointment. We also have numerous events throughout the year, visit our online calendar or call us for more information. Sandra Vacchio, President Mary Schmalz and Brenda VonBurg, Village Historians
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Police and Fire
Wappingers Falls Fire Department protects more than 5,000 people living in 1.5 square miles. Our public department’s members serve as volunteers. We have two stations—the W.T. Garner Eng. Co. #1 (organized 1869) and the S.W. Johnson Eng. Co. # 2 (1872). The Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department, Proudly Serving Our Community, 2628 South Ave. Emergency: 911• Phone: 845-297-1011• Tips Line: 845-632-7025 • Commissioner of Police Carl Calabrese
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Our Parks
Mesier Park Mesier Park is in the heart of the Village at the intersections of East Main Street and South Avenue (9D). The Mesier Homestead and gazebo sit on five acres of landscaped and grassy acres. The concerts and many of the village events are held at Mesier Park. Veterans’ Memorial Park Veterans’ Memorial Park is along North Mesier Avenue and adjacent to Wappingers Lake. A playground, basketball court and open fields for sports are available. The summer camp, skateboard park, and youth art program are held here. Wappingers Lake Wappingers Lake is 88 acres at the base of the upper Wappingers Creek. Boaters can access the lake via a ramp at Spring Street. There is walking access through Veterans’ Park and Fisherman’s Park. The lake is home to a variety of birds and other wildlife. Recreational uses include kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Temple Memorial Park Temple Park is near the lower Wappinger Creek, an estuary of the Hudson River. This
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8 park is on three levels; the top level, off Dutchess Avenue, contains a playground; the second, with a basketball court, is along Market Street; the third level is a large grassy field for soccer and other events. POW-MIA Park This is at the intersection of Route 9 and East Main Street. A monument to Major Joseph W. McDonald, Jr., a village native, missing in action from the Vietnam War since May 3, 1972, has been placed in this park. The park is used for the annual Veterans’ Day ceremony in November and MIA Day in September. Fisherman’s Park Fisherman’s Park is at the end of Liss Road new Route 9. This park provides access to the Upper Creek and Lake for fishermen or hikers/walkers. Canale Park A small play park on Canale Way in front of the new water treatment facility.
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Skateboard Park
Open June-August at Veterans Park The park is open 3:30 to 6 pm when summer camp is in session. Admission is free. Participants must wear helmets and have a signed user agreement form. BMX is also permitted. If it is raining or the ground is wet, the park will not open. Stop in the summer camp for more information or leave a message at 297-8773x7.
Youth Art Program
Create a work of art for permanent display in the village! Work with renowned artists! Learn to express yourself through fine arts! The program is for children 8-17. Free for village residents; a nominal fee for non-residents. July 2-Aug. 6. Register: Saturday, May 17, 9-3 during the flea market or Saturday, May 31,112 at Veterans’ Park. Registration also accepted 9-3 at Village Hall. Bring proof of residence and report card or birth certificate.
Fishing
Fishermen will find a variety of fish including pickerel and largemouth bass. Make sure you have a required fishing license. There is a boat ramp at the end of Spring Street, which can be used by boats powered by engines that do not exceed 7.5 HP. The lake has walking access through Fisherman’s Park at the end of Liss Road.
Child Safety IDs
The Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department performs Child IDs at our special events. If you cannot make it, arrange for an ID to be done by calling for an appointment at 297-1011.
Village Offices
at 2582 South Ave. Village Hall - 297-8773; Zoning Office - 297-5277; Justice Court - 297-6777; Recreation - leave a message 297-8773x7. Police Department, at 2628 South Ave.: 297-1011
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Summer Camp
Boys and girls, ages 5-13, are welcome at camp. Children must have completed kindergarten before attending camp. Camp is open Monday, June 30 – Friday, Aug. 8, 9am to 3 pm. Camp is closed July 4. The fee for camp is $40/week. There is an additional charge for trips. The United Methodist Church of Wappingers Falls is providing free lunch daily. Register: Saturday, May 17, 9-3, during the flea market; Saturday, May 31, 11-2, at Veterans’ Park. Registrations also accepted at Village Hall from 9-3. Bring proof of residence and report card or birth certificate.
Summer Outdoor Concerts
All concerts are held at the Mesier Park Gazebo. The recreation committee sells refreshments. Bring your chair and dancing shoes and enjoy the evening with your neighbors. Fri., Jul 11
Tracy Deluca Band
7 pm
Country, rock and pop Fri., Jul 18
The Chain Gang
7 pm
Timeless classic pop, rock and dance Fri., Jul 25
The Feds
7 pm
Our local postal workers Fri., Aug 1
In The Pocket
7 pm
Hits from the ‘50s to present Fri., Aug. 8
7 pm
Matt Jordan Band
Smooth and hot jazz from the greats Fri., Aug. 15 7 pm 13-piece Spanish band Fri., Aug. 22
7 pm
Calaband Cagney’s
Playing only the hits! Sponsored by Cindy Latino and the WFPBA.
Park Rules
• Parks are open dawn to dusk. • All dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. • No smoking in any of our parks. • No parking on the grass. The gazebo in Mesier Park as well as sections of all parks may be rented for special events. Call 297-8773x1 for reservations.
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