Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

Free Folk concert in the park.

Musicians:

Moon Shells

Missisippi Travelers

Average Joey

Rain or Shine.

Hosted by the Downing Park Conservancy

2024 Downing Park Fundraiser

Our 2024 Downing Park Fundraiser includes a great collection of items for auction and raffle from local business available for bidding on our fundraising website.

We invite you to join us for a night of celebration and support of our historic Downing Park. The 2024 Fundraiser in the Park is Postponed til September 2024 Day TBD. This event will take place at the shelter house and include cocktails, wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres on the terrace.

All of auctions and raffle entries will end at 8:00pm with the winners being announced at 8:15pm that night.

Please take a moment to check out the local business that will be providing food, drinks, and entertainment for Saturday's event.

In 1851, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux first met at Andrew Downing’s home, Highland Gardens, in Newburgh, NY. Drawn together by a shared aesthetic and democratic vision, the three pursued careers often centered around Hudson River landscapes and architecture. In addition to Downing Park, their final collaboration, Olmsted and Vaux worked on a range of projects across the region, together and individually.

From September 13-15, the Olmsted Network’s annual conference will explore the lives and varied works of these individuals.

On Friday, we’ll kick things off in style at the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson. Designed by Vaux and owner Frederic Church, this hilltop estate has stunning views of the river Church loved to paint. After a tour and lecture, there will be a cocktail reception on the piazza.

Saturday will be spent in and around the city of Newburgh. Distinguished lecturers, Frank Kowsky (SUNY) and Sara Zewde (Harvard), will deliver keynotes on the local park’s history and Olmsted’s role as a social reformer and designer. During a working lunch and community conversation, we will discuss the importance of thriving parks for neighborhood revitalization. The afternoon will be spent in the park itself and with a bus tour of other key sites around town.

The final day of the conference will be spent on Vassar College’s campus, exploring how landscape design can advance physical and mental well-being. In addition to lectures on the college’s history, we will discuss the Hudson River State Hospital, designed by Olmsted and Vaux, and the challenges faced in trying to preserve it. The afternoon will feature a selection of tours, and the day will be capped off with our awards dinner at the Vassar College Alumnae House.

More details coming soon! Have questions? Email us at info@olmsted.org

There will be a FREE public screening of Olmsted and the America’s Urban Parks on Friday September 6, 7:30-9pm Rain Date, Saturday Sept. 7th. Location is the Amphitheater in Downing Park. Bring a blanket or chair.

Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

We're thrilled to invite you to join us for a special event, "Conversations in the Park," hosted by the newly rebranded Downing Park Conservancy! Come discover our fresh look and renewed commitment to preserving the rich history and natural beauty of Downing Park. We'll be unveiling our new mission statement, which emphasizes our dedication to fostering a serene environment in the heart of Newburgh through land stewardship, space activation, and park advocacy. Don't miss out on grabbing our brand-new stickers and bags that encapsulate our vision for a park that serves as a source of pride and inspiration for all. See you there!

Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

Musicians of the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra present: A String Quartet Classical Music Concert, featuring Concert Master Adrienne Harmon at the Amphitheater. (This event was originally scheduled for 6/22)

This event is part of Arts in the Park by Chapman Steamer Arts

African Dance with Melody Africa and live drummers on the big lawn. This class is tailored to all ages and abilities. Come move and feel good!

This event is part of Arts in the Park by Chapman Steamer Arts

What makes your dream city? Shapes of the City is a participatory art project in which participants are invited to share what would make their dream city. Join us outdoors at Shelter House for hands-on activities with artist/designer Chat Travieso.

This event is part of Arts in the Park by Chapman Steamer Arts

We're thrilled to invite you to join us for a special event, "Conversations in the Park," hosted by the newly rebranded Downing Park Conservancy! Come discover our fresh look and renewed commitment to preserving the rich history and natural beauty of Downing Park. We'll be unveiling our new mission statement, which emphasizes our dedication to fostering a serene environment in the heart of Newburgh through land stewardship, space activation, and park advocacy. Don't miss out on grabbing our brand-new stickers and bags that encapsulate our vision for a park that serves as a source of pride and inspiration for all. See you there!

We will have a table at the Newburgh Volunteer Fair which will be taking place at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, 11am until 2pm. Find out how you can be a volunteer in a local community organization. You'll discover the different ways you can help support the local Newburgh community and its residents. The day focuses on raising awareness about the important work being done by non-profit organizations in the Newburgh community. Explore how you can connect with people to help. Their work would not be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers. In return, involvement in one of these organizations offers a chance to build useful skills, meet new people, and become more active in your community. All are invited to attend the Newburgh Volunteer Fair, visit the tables, ask questions firsthand and see if any of these organizations are a fit for you. Free admission will be offered to the Museum and to Washington's Headquarters' Hasbrouck House on May 11th, courtesy of the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands. When taking a tour you will learn about the important role Newburgh played during the War of Independence. The Newburgh Volunteer Fair is organized by Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site and the Newburgh Free Library. This event is weather permitting. For more information about the 2024 Newburgh Volunteer Fair contact Jennifer or Elyse @ 845-562-1195 or WHQSHS@parks.ny.gov

Come join us for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

Join us for the Downing Park Conservancy's monthly meeting, where we come together to discuss ongoing projects, future plans, and the latest updates on our mission to preserve and enhance Downing Park. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the community, your input is invaluable to us. We're also actively looking to recruit new members who are passionate about making a positive impact on historic park. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something meaningful and transformative for our community. See you there!

We're thrilled to invite you to join us for a special event, "Conversations in the Park," hosted by the newly rebranded Downing Park Conservancy! Come discover our fresh look and renewed commitment to preserving the rich history and natural beauty of Downing Park. We'll be unveiling our new mission statement, which emphasizes our dedication to fostering a serene environment in the heart of Newburgh through land stewardship, space activation, and park advocacy. Don't miss out on grabbing our brand-new stickers and bags that encapsulate our vision for a park that serves as a source of pride and inspiration for all. See you there!

Join us for the Downing Park Conservancy's monthly meeting, where we come together to discuss ongoing projects, future plans, and the latest updates on our mission to preserve and enhance Downing Park. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the community, your input is invaluable to us. We're also actively looking to recruit new members who are passionate about making a positive impact on historic park. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something meaningful and transformative for our community. See you there!

We will be gathering this coming Sunday October 22 at 10am at the Shelter House in Downing Park and start walking at 10:30am. The loop is 3 miles and our walk in the spring took 90 minutes at a leisurely pace.

A variety of community members joined the first walk this past spring. We learned about each other while discovering the streets of our city that connect its beautiful natural areas. The walk produced an exchange of ideas among our richly diverse community and it was fun! On Sunday we anticipate being joined by members of the Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy, the Quassaick Watershed Alliance and Newburghers who love Newburgh.

The City of Newburgh is holding a Colored Burial Ground Historical Marker Installation Ceremony

Meeting at 2:00pm-4:00pm at Broadway and Rte. 9W. From here there will be a walking ceremony up to the top of of Downing Park.

Join us for the Downing Park Conservancy's monthly meeting, where we come together to discuss ongoing projects, future plans, and the latest updates on our mission to preserve and enhance Downing Park. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the community, your input is invaluable to us. We're also actively looking to recruit new members who are passionate about making a positive impact on historic park. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something meaningful and transformative for our community. See you there!

Free Concert in the Park

Come out to our beautiful park for Chelsea Anan, Missisippi Travelers, and Piedmont Bluz at the end of this month. Rain or Shine.

Hosted by the Downing Park Conservancy

We're thrilled to invite you to join us for a special event, "Conversations in the Park," hosted by the newly rebranded Downing Park Conservancy! Come discover our fresh look and renewed commitment to preserving the rich history and natural beauty of Downing Park. We'll be unveiling our new mission statement, which emphasizes our dedication to fostering a serene environment in the heart of Newburgh through land stewardship, space activation, and park advocacy. Don't miss out on grabbing our brand-new stickers and bags that encapsulate our vision for a park that serves as a source of pride and inspiration for all. See you there!

Come join us every second Saturday for our monthly park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.

SUNDAY THIS MONTH park clean up. Come get your hands dirty, we need your help keeping our park clean and looking its best.