State Park · New York, United States
James Baird State Park
James Baird State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 655 acres (265 ha), established in 1939; it recorded 227,292 visits in 2024.
State Park · New York, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Taconic, New York, United States |
| Area | 655 acres (265 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 227,292 |
| Coordinates | 41.6858° N, 73.7975° W |
| Managed by | New York state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About James Baird State Park
James Baird State Park is a 590-acre (2.4 km2) state park in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The park is located in the northern part of the Town of LaGrange, east of City of Poughkeepsie.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 59.7 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 62.9 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 71.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is James Baird State Park?
James Baird State Park is in New York, United States (41.6858° N, 73.7975° W).
When was James Baird State Park established?
James Baird State Park was established in 1939, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is James Baird State Park?
James Baird State Park covers 655 acres (265 ha).
How many people visit James Baird State Park each year?
It recorded 227,292 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New York state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baird_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).