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Madam Brett Park "Scenic Hudson Valley"BeaconDutchess County |
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Madam Brett Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "Madam Brett Park hugs Fishkill Creek, which played a prominent role in Beacon's development. Along it stood a gristmill owned by the park's namesake — Catheryna Rombout Brett (1687-1764), the first European settler in the present-day city. The mill was an important gathering place for farmers and Native Americans inhabiting both shores of the Hudson River hereabouts. In the 1800s, the creek powered a profusion of hat factories (including the Tioronda Hat Works, located in the brick building adjacent to the park), which earned Beacon the nickname "New York's Hat-Making Capital.
"Today the park provides a perfect place to explore the ecology of a vital Hudson River tributary and the tidal wetland at its mouth. Fishkill Marsh supports an extraordinary variety of wildlife. It furnishes a home for amphibians and aquatic mammals, including muskrats; serves as a hunting ground for ospreys, bald eagles and other raptors; and is a stopover for migratory birds. A boardwalk and observation platforms afford up-close discoveries of these and other creatures. A waterfall at the park's eastern end is especially impressive and raucous in spring or after heavy rains."
Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Special Attractions Visit the waterfall at the park's eastern end in spring or after heavy rains. Press blue button for source of information, directions and map, hours of operation and more about Madam Brett Park Spend the afternoon or whole day visiting Madam Brett Park. When it's time to eat, enjoy a picnic or select from one of the many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.
Location: Beacon | |||
Madam Brett Park "Scenic Hudson Valley"
