For more information regarding Sponsor & Steward Opportunities, contact Ellen Henneberry: 845-454-9649 or ehenneberry@walkway.org
2016 Walkway Corporate Partners Walkway Hosts: • Over 46,000 Facebook fans • Over 13,500 mailing list contacts • Over 8,000 annual event guests • Over 500,000 annual park visitors
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Stewart International Airport. Your gateway to New York.
Commemorate your experience at Walkway State Park! Visit our East and West Pavilions or the online merchandise store today at walkway.org/shop.
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The quickest way to Hudson Valley mountain views, historic attractions and wineries is through Stewart International Airport.
Come explore our campus…
Besides boating, fishing, hiking, winter sports and world-class restaurants, we offer on-time performance, stress-free boarding, convenient access to baggage and affordable fares, all less than an hour from New York City. Next time you come to the Hudson Valley, land at Stewart, just like Allegiant, Delta, JetBlue and US Airways do. Then, let the fun begin.
visit the SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART, attend a PLANETARIUM SHOW or OBSERVATORY telescope viewing, see a MAINSTAGE THEATRE production, or check our WEBSITE for more events.
Gain visibility in the Walkway Community and promote your business or organization.
BECOME A WALKWAY LEADER
Your contribution supports Walkway’s commitment to fulfill the promise of the Walkway by providing physical improvements and programming enhancements while spurring economic growth and waterfront revitalization in the surrounding region. Join us! There are several ways to get involved: • Become a Member • Volunteer • Sponsor an Event • Become a Corporate Partner • Donate
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Through engaged stewardship and fundraising, we enhance the Walkway experience, support capital improvements, and deliver innovative programs that attract visitors and contribute to the economic vitality of the Hudson Valley. Walkway Over the Hudson represents a desire to preserve the best of our history, our culture, and our spirit. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your contributions provide the necessary resources to continue our work as we develop programs, services and facilities.
WALKWAY MISSION Come to the Walkway...and see for yourself what everyone’s talking about! Thirty-five years later it opened on October 3, 2009 as Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. More than 3 million people have visited the park to stroll, cycle, walk, jog, and roller blade over its mighty steel trusses. People come from around the world to gaze at the Hudson River flowing 212 feet below, to immerse themselves in solitude and to reflect in a magical setting. Before it became Walkway State Historic Park, this massive 1.28-mile steel structure was known as the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, the Great Connector of 1888! When trains began rumbling over the bridge, this key transportation hub linked western raw materials to eastern industrial centers, until a fire in 1974 crippled the railroad bridge.
CONNECT TO THE HISTORY
Get to the fun faster.
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SPRING 2016 へようこそ Walkway! Welkom op de Walkway! Willkommen im Walkway! 歡迎光臨 Walkway!
Thank you to Marist College and IBM for their generous contributions!
Welcome to the Walkway!
SHOP WALKWAY
Bienvenue à la Walkway! Bienvenidos al Walkway!
¡Visit our website at Walkway.org ¡Download our Mobile App ¡View the Greater Walkway Experience Virtual Tour of the area’s best sites by visiting Walkway.org/GWE
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Use your desktop or mobile device to: Enhance your Walkway experience by linking into our extensive digital networks! Weather updates, a calendar of events, and the latest Walkway news. Updates and highlights—everything you need to know, on the go!
Be a part of our growing community of Walkway Supporters. Together we are making a difference in our region as we connect people, places and generations to the beauty of the Hudson Valley.
CONNECT YOUR LEGACY
here in the HUDSON VALLEY A nationally ranked public university
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WALKWAY FAST FACTS
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Walkway State Historic Park: ¡ Spans 1.28 miles from Dutchess County to Ulster County. ¡ Hosts 500,000+ annual visitors who walk, bike, and run 212 feet above the Hudson River. ¡ Has over 150 Volunteer Ambassadors who serve as tour guides, greeters, and information providers. ¡ The Walkway Elevator is a glass-enclosed, 21-story wonder that has already welcomed over 75,000 riders! The entrance is located at Upper Landing Park. ¡ ELEVATOR HOTLINE: 845-834-3641 FOR A LISTING OF LOCAL RESOURCES AND PLACES OF INTEREST, VISIT: Ste. A11A, 3 Neptune Road Poughkeepsie | 800-445-3131 www.dutchesstourism.com
20 Broadway, Kingston 800-342-5826 | www.ulstercountyalive.com
CONNECT TO THE FUN With the vision to create a world-renowned park welcoming over a million visitors each year, Walkway Over the Hudson strives to offer quality, family-friendly events. We are proud to announce the following 2016 events:
CONNECT TO THE EXPERIENCE
MEMBERS CONNECT TO THE REGION
Become a Member and Connect to the Greater W alkway Experience
The Mid-Hudson Valley Region has a remarkable array of tourist attractions, historic landmarks, small businesses, and restaurants. The Greater Walkway Experience features prominent wayfinding signage, with the planned installation of digital kiosks prompting visitors to explore the region starting from the Walkway bridge to 9 Discovery Zones. Experience 360° of Discovery as you explore the fascinating Hudson Valley! For a listing of area attractions, eateries, and shopping, please download our Walkway Mobile App.
JOIN or RENEW today WALKWAY.ORG/BECOME-A-MEMBER
GETTING HERE
PARK HOURS | SUNRISE TO SUNSET
TRAINS
Amtrak | Hudson, Rhinecliff, Poughkeepsie. 800-872-7245 | www.amtrak.com Metro-North Railroad Discount packages and travel information: 212-532-4900 | www.mta.info
BUSES
Adirondack Trailways | 800-858-8555 City of Poughkeepsie Bus Service | 845-451-4118 Dutchess County Loop Bus System | 845-485-4690 Pine Hill Trailways | 800-776-7548 Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) New Paltz Loop, Ulster-Poughkeepsie Link 845-340-3333
DIRECTIONS FROM TRAIN STATION
Take the Metro-North Hudson Line to the Poughkeepsie Train Station. A 15 minute walk from the station, the Walkway elevator is a key nexus linking the developing Poughkeepsie waterfront to the Walkway State Historic Park. The ADA compliant elevator can be accessed through the gates at Upper Landing Park or through the platform located at the east overlook on the Walkway. Take your ride up the 210 ft elevator for outstanding views of the Hudson!! Taxis are available at the Poughkeepsie Station and it’s just a 5-minute ride to Walkway’s East entrance.
Thank You to Our Current Sponsors (Photo by Irving Solero)
(Photo by Irving Solero)
PARK INFORMATION WALKWAY WEST (HIGHLAND) ENTRANCE: 87 Haviland Road, Highland NY 12528 WALKWAY EAST (POUGHKEEPSIE) ENTRANCE: 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie NY 12601
GREATER WALKWAY EXPERIENCE
UPPER LANDING PARK (ELEVATOR ENTRANCE): 83 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 WALKWAY PARK OFFICE (NYS PARKS): 845-834-2867 www.nysparks.com
Walkway Marathon June 11 & 12, 2016 1 mi, 5K, HALF, & FULL
Stroll out to the middle of the Walkway Over the Hudson and experience the wonder of the Great Connector—the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. At 212 feet above the Hudson River, you take in the breathtaking view and so much more. You see people connecting with two vibrant communities. You feel a sense of pride and ownership as, together, we make an impact on our region.
Run! Sponsor! Volunteer!
Join 3,500 athletes in a race to the finish. The green race series highlights the beauty of the Hudson Valley.
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WALKWAYMARATHON.ORG Fireworks Spectacular July 02, 2016 Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular array of fireworks at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Tickets go on sale early Summer 2016.
Starry Starry Night September 30, 2016 6:00 - 10:00 pm Event Co-Chairs Sally Mazzarella Jackie Appeldorn Michael Dupree
Honorees
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Dennis Murray, President of Marist College
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WALKWAY COMMUNITY EVENTS VISIT
WALKWAY.ORG/EVENTS
Visit the Walkway Waterfront Elevator! (Photo by David Rocco)
Bonura Hospitality Group City of Poughkeepsie Dutchess Community College Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce FDR Presidential Library & Museum Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse Metro-North Railroad Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum River Station Scenic Hudson Town of Lloyd Turk Hospitality Group Ulster County Board of Realtors Vassar College
CARING MATTERS.
ACCESS & PARKING Entrances have metered parking managed by New York State Parks.
NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH QUEST MEDICAL PRACTICE THE HEART CENTER
ELEVATOR
healthquest.org Health Quest Medical Practice, P.C.
Elevator Hotline | 845-834-3641 | Elevator opens at 9:00 am (7 days/week) and closes one hour prior to park closing.
Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice, P.C.
Accessibility/TTY: (800) 421-1220
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