Orpheum Theater	When? Year Round ... Every Day

What is it?

Built in 1908 by John Cooper Davis, the Orpheum Theater on Main Street was a center for vaudeville acts, movies, roller-skating, and basketball. Vaudeville gave way to movies in the 1930s and the Orpheum Theater became the only movie house in town. The theater was converted into a triplex in 2005, in a way that maintained its character and period architectural details. Its 3 auditoriums have 136, 138 and 145 seats.

For many years, the Saugerties Thornton family owned and ran the theater. In July, 2021, regional cinema non-profit Upstate Films acquired the three-screen Orpheum Theater, continuing this Ulster County movie presence and with the promise of a revived cultural community space in Saugerties. It reopened on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. Upstate Films has breathed new life into the theater, with a mix of films, talks and performances, and there are ongoing renovations such as updated seating that are underway.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at 156 Main Street in Saugerties.

The Upstate Films webpage is https://www.upstatefilms.org/now-playing-at-the-orpheum-saugerties That particular page includes the current list of what is currently playing at the theater.

Visit the Orpheum Theater page on this site for more information about the theater and its history.

Village Beach	When? Year Round. Lifeguards from ~ July 1 to Labor Day.

What is it?

Come visit this sand beach swimming area with a swimming dock out in the Esopus Creek, complete with a playground area, fishing area, kayak launch and restroom facilities.

From July 1st to September 1st, lifeguards are available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at the south end of Partition Street. There are nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals. For more information, please visit the Village Beach page. (Page includes boat launching permit.)

[Photo by Nancy Campbell]

Orpheum Theater	When? Year Round ... Every Day

What is it?

Built in 1908 by John Cooper Davis, the Orpheum Theater on Main Street was a center for vaudeville acts, movies, roller-skating, and basketball. Vaudeville gave way to movies in the 1930s and the Orpheum Theater became the only movie house in town. The theater was converted into a triplex in 2005, in a way that maintained its character and period architectural details. Its 3 auditoriums have 136, 138 and 145 seats.

For many years, the Saugerties Thornton family owned and ran the theater. In July, 2021, regional cinema non-profit Upstate Films acquired the three-screen Orpheum Theater, continuing this Ulster County movie presence and with the promise of a revived cultural community space in Saugerties. It reopened on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. Upstate Films has breathed new life into the theater, with a mix of films, talks and performances, and there are ongoing renovations such as updated seating that are underway.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at 156 Main Street in Saugerties.

The Upstate Films webpage is https://www.upstatefilms.org/now-playing-at-the-orpheum-saugerties That particular page includes the current list of what is currently playing at the theater.

Visit the Orpheum Theater page on this site for more information about the theater and its history.

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory	When? Check website

What is it?

SPAF is a Performing Arts Facility located in the Village of Saugerties. Formerly known to many as the "Liquidators Building", it is now home to the "Arts" and a great location to have your wedding celebrations or other events hosted. Within its walls and sectioned off from the rest of the building is a 1,000 square foot parcel that will house under one roof a facility that offers:

A Theater
An Art Gallery
Opera
Jazz and cabaret
Photography
Fashion design
Dance
and more

Where is it? What do I need to know?

169 Ulster Avenue.

For more information, please visit the SPAF website.

Seamon Park	When? Year Round. Mums at their peak in Sept./Oct.

What is it?

A beautiful, hilly park in the Northeast corner of the Village of Saugerties . . . Seamon Park is beautifully landscaped throughout the year.

John Seamon deeded this property to the Village in 1909 ... and in doing so, he established Seamon Park as a mecca of tranquility in today's high-tech society.

The Children’s Statue in the front of the Park home was purchased with pennies collected by the children many years ago. In 1929, fireplaces in the picnic area were built by the Camp Fire Girls and their mentor, Maude Washburn. Cast bronze fountains and plantings of flowering shrubs and trees added to the beauty of the site and in 1965 the Saugerties Rotary Club and other citizens proclaimed a Chrysanthemum Festival to add to the awareness and appreciation of the site.

The Park is the site of the annual Mum Festival, held the first Sunday of October. This highly anticipated event, which was begun at this site in 1965, ushers in a month of leisurely strolls along paths lined with fall plantings, interspersed with thousands of rainbow-hued chrysanthemums. The festival features varied music: chamber, country, and Sousa marches. There are Colonial demonstrations, an art show, live animals, and puppets. The Mum Queen and her Court distribute mum corsages.

In the winter, Kevin Brown and his Parks and Recreation crew, along with Saugerties Kiwanis Club volunteers, transform the park into a holiday lights spectacular.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located on Route 9W (5 Malden Avenue, Saugerties for GPS purposes), Seamon Park is open year round, from 9 a.m. until dusk. If you are interested in having wedding photos taken on the scenic ground (both with the beautiful plantings and the scenic backgrounds of the Catskill Mountains), you can contact the Village Clerk at 845-246-2321 extension 1. Parking is available a bit further north of the park, in a parking lot turnoff.

For more information, visit the Seamon Park page.

[Seamon Park photo above from Trip Advisor webpage]

Skate Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

The Town of Saugerties Skate Park was built for the enjoyment of and for use by skateboarders. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset.

The park is closed during inclement weather and during unfavorable winter conditions.

Skaters are advised that wearing head protection, elbow and knee pads, along with other safety equipment will lessen the chance of sustaining serious injury.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Washington Avenue Extension ... as you are heading north, you will see an entrance to the Skate Park on the left, just beyond the Kiwanis Ice Arena. If you get to Puttin' Plus, you've gone too far. For more information, including the rules in place at the park, please visit the Skate Park page.

[Skate Park photo by Mike Campbell]

Sojourner Truth State Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission, New York State Parks and Scenic Hudson collaborated over several years to establish the first State Park in the City of Kingston and Town of Ulster, Sojourner Truth State Park. The park is in its early stages of development. Continued development of the park may occur over time as resources may allow. In the meantime, Scenic Hudson, State Parks and PIPC have worked together to create access to some areas of the site for passive recreation.

For example, there is a new trail open. Scenic Hudson and the City of Kingston collaborated to complete the 1.9-mile Hudson River Brickyard Trail (as part of the Empire State Trail and the Kingston Greenline. Learn more about this trail here.) Pedestrians and bicyclists can enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River, including features like the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, along the 10’-wide paved shoreline trail.

Scenic Hudson will continue to manage this land as the park opens and is being further developed. Visit the Sojourner Truth State Park page, to keep up with further progress on the park's development.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY 12401
Access the Park from Post Road (at Main Street) Kingston, NY

[Photo by Marshall Courtney]

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

Located along the Esopus Creek and within view of the Creek's entry into the historic Hudson River, Tina Chorvas Memorial Park is a great setting for a relaxing stroll, for launching a kayak, or for the many events that are held there each year, including free Sunset Concerts and the Annual Esopus Creek Festival, featuring Arm-of-the-Sea Theater giant puppets.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

61 East Bridge Street.

For more information about Tina Chorvas Park, please click here.

Directions to Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park.

[Photo by Joy Moore]

Ulster Landing County Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

Ulster Landing Park features an assortment of activities for all ages. There are several hiking trials (one trail is handicap accessible) with beautiful views of the Hudson River providing numerous bird watching opportunities. The park also features a boat launch, playground areas, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops and beach volleyball. There is a large beach area for sunbathing and swimming with Lifeguards on duty.

The Park also has a large pavilion that is available to rent for groups and parties that can accommodate up to 85 people. Fees includes use of the pavilion, electric, water and barbecue grills. Restrooms are available near the pavilion.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

916 Ulster Landing Road. For the Ulster Landing County Park web page, please click here.

[Photo by Michael Rider]

Village Beach	When? Year Round. Lifeguards from ~ July 1 to Labor Day.

What is it?

Come visit this sand beach swimming area with a swimming dock out in the Esopus Creek, complete with a playground area, fishing area, kayak launch and restroom facilities.

From July 1st to September 1st, lifeguards are available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at the south end of Partition Street. There are nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals. For more information, please visit the Village Beach page. (Page includes boat launching permit.)

[Photo by Nancy Campbell]

Orpheum Theater	When? Year Round ... Every Day

What is it?

Built in 1908 by John Cooper Davis, the Orpheum Theater on Main Street was a center for vaudeville acts, movies, roller-skating, and basketball. Vaudeville gave way to movies in the 1930s and the Orpheum Theater became the only movie house in town. The theater was converted into a triplex in 2005, in a way that maintained its character and period architectural details. Its 3 auditoriums have 136, 138 and 145 seats.

For many years, the Saugerties Thornton family owned and ran the theater. In July, 2021, regional cinema non-profit Upstate Films acquired the three-screen Orpheum Theater, continuing this Ulster County movie presence and with the promise of a revived cultural community space in Saugerties. It reopened on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. Upstate Films has breathed new life into the theater, with a mix of films, talks and performances, and there are ongoing renovations such as updated seating that are underway.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at 156 Main Street in Saugerties.

The Upstate Films webpage is https://www.upstatefilms.org/now-playing-at-the-orpheum-saugerties That particular page includes the current list of what is currently playing at the theater.

Visit the Orpheum Theater page on this site for more information about the theater and its history.

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory	When? Check website

What is it?

SPAF is a Performing Arts Facility located in the Village of Saugerties. Formerly known to many as the "Liquidators Building", it is now home to the "Arts" and a great location to have your wedding celebrations or other events hosted. Within its walls and sectioned off from the rest of the building is a 1,000 square foot parcel that will house under one roof a facility that offers:

A Theater
An Art Gallery
Opera
Jazz and cabaret
Photography
Fashion design
Dance
and more

Where is it? What do I need to know?

169 Ulster Avenue.

For more information, please visit the SPAF website.

Seamon Park	When? Year Round. Mums at their peak in Sept./Oct.

What is it?

A beautiful, hilly park in the Northeast corner of the Village of Saugerties . . . Seamon Park is beautifully landscaped throughout the year.

John Seamon deeded this property to the Village in 1909 ... and in doing so, he established Seamon Park as a mecca of tranquility in today's high-tech society.

The Children’s Statue in the front of the Park home was purchased with pennies collected by the children many years ago. In 1929, fireplaces in the picnic area were built by the Camp Fire Girls and their mentor, Maude Washburn. Cast bronze fountains and plantings of flowering shrubs and trees added to the beauty of the site and in 1965 the Saugerties Rotary Club and other citizens proclaimed a Chrysanthemum Festival to add to the awareness and appreciation of the site.

The Park is the site of the annual Mum Festival, held the first Sunday of October. This highly anticipated event, which was begun at this site in 1965, ushers in a month of leisurely strolls along paths lined with fall plantings, interspersed with thousands of rainbow-hued chrysanthemums. The festival features varied music: chamber, country, and Sousa marches. There are Colonial demonstrations, an art show, live animals, and puppets. The Mum Queen and her Court distribute mum corsages.

In the winter, Kevin Brown and his Parks and Recreation crew, along with Saugerties Kiwanis Club volunteers, transform the park into a holiday lights spectacular.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located on Route 9W (5 Malden Avenue, Saugerties for GPS purposes), Seamon Park is open year round, from 9 a.m. until dusk. If you are interested in having wedding photos taken on the scenic ground (both with the beautiful plantings and the scenic backgrounds of the Catskill Mountains), you can contact the Village Clerk at 845-246-2321 extension 1. Parking is available a bit further north of the park, in a parking lot turnoff.

For more information, visit the Seamon Park page.

[Seamon Park photo above from Trip Advisor webpage]

Skate Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

The Town of Saugerties Skate Park was built for the enjoyment of and for use by skateboarders. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset.

The park is closed during inclement weather and during unfavorable winter conditions.

Skaters are advised that wearing head protection, elbow and knee pads, along with other safety equipment will lessen the chance of sustaining serious injury.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Washington Avenue Extension ... as you are heading north, you will see an entrance to the Skate Park on the left, just beyond the Kiwanis Ice Arena. If you get to Puttin' Plus, you've gone too far. For more information, including the rules in place at the park, please visit the Skate Park page.

[Skate Park photo by Mike Campbell]

Sojourner Truth State Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission, New York State Parks and Scenic Hudson collaborated over several years to establish the first State Park in the City of Kingston and Town of Ulster, Sojourner Truth State Park. The park is in its early stages of development. Continued development of the park may occur over time as resources may allow. In the meantime, Scenic Hudson, State Parks and PIPC have worked together to create access to some areas of the site for passive recreation.

For example, there is a new trail open. Scenic Hudson and the City of Kingston collaborated to complete the 1.9-mile Hudson River Brickyard Trail (as part of the Empire State Trail and the Kingston Greenline. Learn more about this trail here.) Pedestrians and bicyclists can enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River, including features like the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, along the 10’-wide paved shoreline trail.

Scenic Hudson will continue to manage this land as the park opens and is being further developed. Visit the Sojourner Truth State Park page, to keep up with further progress on the park's development.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY 12401
Access the Park from Post Road (at Main Street) Kingston, NY

[Photo by Marshall Courtney]

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

Located along the Esopus Creek and within view of the Creek's entry into the historic Hudson River, Tina Chorvas Memorial Park is a great setting for a relaxing stroll, for launching a kayak, or for the many events that are held there each year, including free Sunset Concerts and the Annual Esopus Creek Festival, featuring Arm-of-the-Sea Theater giant puppets.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

61 East Bridge Street.

For more information about Tina Chorvas Park, please click here.

Directions to Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park.

[Photo by Joy Moore]

Ulster Landing County Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

Ulster Landing Park features an assortment of activities for all ages. There are several hiking trials (one trail is handicap accessible) with beautiful views of the Hudson River providing numerous bird watching opportunities. The park also features a boat launch, playground areas, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops and beach volleyball. There is a large beach area for sunbathing and swimming with Lifeguards on duty.

The Park also has a large pavilion that is available to rent for groups and parties that can accommodate up to 85 people. Fees includes use of the pavilion, electric, water and barbecue grills. Restrooms are available near the pavilion.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

916 Ulster Landing Road. For the Ulster Landing County Park web page, please click here.

[Photo by Michael Rider]

Village Beach	When? Year Round. Lifeguards from ~ July 1 to Labor Day.

What is it?

Come visit this sand beach swimming area with a swimming dock out in the Esopus Creek, complete with a playground area, fishing area, kayak launch and restroom facilities.

From July 1st to September 1st, lifeguards are available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at the south end of Partition Street. There are nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals. For more information, please visit the Village Beach page. (Page includes boat launching permit.)

[Photo by Nancy Campbell]

Orpheum Theater	When? Year Round ... Every Day

What is it?

Built in 1908 by John Cooper Davis, the Orpheum Theater on Main Street was a center for vaudeville acts, movies, roller-skating, and basketball. Vaudeville gave way to movies in the 1930s and the Orpheum Theater became the only movie house in town. The theater was converted into a triplex in 2005, in a way that maintained its character and period architectural details. Its 3 auditoriums have 136, 138 and 145 seats.

For many years, the Saugerties Thornton family owned and ran the theater. In July, 2021, regional cinema non-profit Upstate Films acquired the three-screen Orpheum Theater, continuing this Ulster County movie presence and with the promise of a revived cultural community space in Saugerties. It reopened on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. Upstate Films has breathed new life into the theater, with a mix of films, talks and performances, and there are ongoing renovations such as updated seating that are underway.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at 156 Main Street in Saugerties.

The Upstate Films webpage is https://www.upstatefilms.org/now-playing-at-the-orpheum-saugerties That particular page includes the current list of what is currently playing at the theater.

Visit the Orpheum Theater page on this site for more information about the theater and its history.

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory	When? Check website

What is it?

SPAF is a Performing Arts Facility located in the Village of Saugerties. Formerly known to many as the "Liquidators Building", it is now home to the "Arts" and a great location to have your wedding celebrations or other events hosted. Within its walls and sectioned off from the rest of the building is a 1,000 square foot parcel that will house under one roof a facility that offers:

A Theater
An Art Gallery
Opera
Jazz and cabaret
Photography
Fashion design
Dance
and more

Where is it? What do I need to know?

169 Ulster Avenue.

For more information, please visit the SPAF website.

Seamon Park	When? Year Round. Mums at their peak in Sept./Oct.

What is it?

A beautiful, hilly park in the Northeast corner of the Village of Saugerties . . . Seamon Park is beautifully landscaped throughout the year.

John Seamon deeded this property to the Village in 1909 ... and in doing so, he established Seamon Park as a mecca of tranquility in today's high-tech society.

The Children’s Statue in the front of the Park home was purchased with pennies collected by the children many years ago. In 1929, fireplaces in the picnic area were built by the Camp Fire Girls and their mentor, Maude Washburn. Cast bronze fountains and plantings of flowering shrubs and trees added to the beauty of the site and in 1965 the Saugerties Rotary Club and other citizens proclaimed a Chrysanthemum Festival to add to the awareness and appreciation of the site.

The Park is the site of the annual Mum Festival, held the first Sunday of October. This highly anticipated event, which was begun at this site in 1965, ushers in a month of leisurely strolls along paths lined with fall plantings, interspersed with thousands of rainbow-hued chrysanthemums. The festival features varied music: chamber, country, and Sousa marches. There are Colonial demonstrations, an art show, live animals, and puppets. The Mum Queen and her Court distribute mum corsages.

In the winter, Kevin Brown and his Parks and Recreation crew, along with Saugerties Kiwanis Club volunteers, transform the park into a holiday lights spectacular.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located on Route 9W (5 Malden Avenue, Saugerties for GPS purposes), Seamon Park is open year round, from 9 a.m. until dusk. If you are interested in having wedding photos taken on the scenic ground (both with the beautiful plantings and the scenic backgrounds of the Catskill Mountains), you can contact the Village Clerk at 845-246-2321 extension 1. Parking is available a bit further north of the park, in a parking lot turnoff.

For more information, visit the Seamon Park page.

[Seamon Park photo above from Trip Advisor webpage]

Skate Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

The Town of Saugerties Skate Park was built for the enjoyment of and for use by skateboarders. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset.

The park is closed during inclement weather and during unfavorable winter conditions.

Skaters are advised that wearing head protection, elbow and knee pads, along with other safety equipment will lessen the chance of sustaining serious injury.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Washington Avenue Extension ... as you are heading north, you will see an entrance to the Skate Park on the left, just beyond the Kiwanis Ice Arena. If you get to Puttin' Plus, you've gone too far. For more information, including the rules in place at the park, please visit the Skate Park page.

[Skate Park photo by Mike Campbell]

Sojourner Truth State Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission, New York State Parks and Scenic Hudson collaborated over several years to establish the first State Park in the City of Kingston and Town of Ulster, Sojourner Truth State Park. The park is in its early stages of development. Continued development of the park may occur over time as resources may allow. In the meantime, Scenic Hudson, State Parks and PIPC have worked together to create access to some areas of the site for passive recreation.

For example, there is a new trail open. Scenic Hudson and the City of Kingston collaborated to complete the 1.9-mile Hudson River Brickyard Trail (as part of the Empire State Trail and the Kingston Greenline. Learn more about this trail here.) Pedestrians and bicyclists can enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River, including features like the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, along the 10’-wide paved shoreline trail.

Scenic Hudson will continue to manage this land as the park opens and is being further developed. Visit the Sojourner Truth State Park page, to keep up with further progress on the park's development.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY 12401
Access the Park from Post Road (at Main Street) Kingston, NY

[Photo by Marshall Courtney]

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

Located along the Esopus Creek and within view of the Creek's entry into the historic Hudson River, Tina Chorvas Memorial Park is a great setting for a relaxing stroll, for launching a kayak, or for the many events that are held there each year, including free Sunset Concerts and the Annual Esopus Creek Festival, featuring Arm-of-the-Sea Theater giant puppets.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

61 East Bridge Street.

For more information about Tina Chorvas Park, please click here.

Directions to Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park.

[Photo by Joy Moore]

Ulster Landing County Park	When? Year Round.

What is it?

Ulster Landing Park features an assortment of activities for all ages. There are several hiking trials (one trail is handicap accessible) with beautiful views of the Hudson River providing numerous bird watching opportunities. The park also features a boat launch, playground areas, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, basketball hoops and beach volleyball. There is a large beach area for sunbathing and swimming with Lifeguards on duty.

The Park also has a large pavilion that is available to rent for groups and parties that can accommodate up to 85 people. Fees includes use of the pavilion, electric, water and barbecue grills. Restrooms are available near the pavilion.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

916 Ulster Landing Road. For the Ulster Landing County Park web page, please click here.

[Photo by Michael Rider]

Village Beach	When? Year Round. Lifeguards from ~ July 1 to Labor Day.

What is it?

Come visit this sand beach swimming area with a swimming dock out in the Esopus Creek, complete with a playground area, fishing area, kayak launch and restroom facilities.

From July 1st to September 1st, lifeguards are available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Where is it? What do I need to know?

Located at the south end of Partition Street. There are nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals. For more information, please visit the Village Beach page. (Page includes boat launching permit.)

[Photo by Nancy Campbell]

Orpheum Theater

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF)

Orpheum Theater

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF)

Seamon Park

Skate Park

Sojourner Truth State Park

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park

Ulster Landing County Park

Village Beach

Orpheum Theater

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF)

Seamon Park

Skate Park

Sojourner Truth State Park

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park

Ulster Landing County Park

Village Beach

Orpheum Theater

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF)

Seamon Park

Skate Park

Sojourner Truth State Park

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park

Ulster Landing County Park

Village Beach