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Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
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Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park is located in New York
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
Location in New York
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park is located in the United States
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
Location in the United States
Location Staatsburg, New York, Dutchess County, New York, United States
Established 1937
Named for Ogden Livingston Mills
Governing body New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Website Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park

Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park is a beautiful state park in Staatsburg, New York. It covers about 750 acres (3.0 km²) of land. This park is located in Dutchess County, New York. You can find it off U.S. Route 9, between the towns of Rhinebeck and Hyde Park. The park sits right next to the Hudson River on its western side.

This park is actually part of a larger area called Mills-Norrie State Park. This bigger park is about 988 acres (4.0 km²) in total. It includes both Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park and Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park.

The main attraction here is the Staatsburgh State Historic Site. This is a huge mansion designed in the Beaux-Arts style. It was built between 1895 and 1896 during a time called the Gilded Age. The mansion has 65 rooms, 14 bathrooms, and 23 fireplaces. You can take tours of the furnished house. The park also offers many fun activities. You can explore trails, stay in cabins or tent sites, and even go fishing. There are picnic areas, recreation programs, and a restaurant. In winter, you can enjoy cross-country skiing and sledding.

Explore the Staatsburgh Mansion

The Staatsburgh State Historic Site is the heart of the park. This grand mansion was once the home of a wealthy family. It shows what life was like during the Gilded Age. This was a time when some families built very large and fancy homes.

Mansion Tours and Events

You can take a tour inside the mansion. It is filled with original furniture and decorations. This helps you imagine how people lived there over 100 years ago. The site also hosts special events and programs. These events often teach you more about history.

Fun Activities at the Park

Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors. It's a great place for families and friends. There are activities for all seasons.

Outdoor Adventures

  • Hiking and Walking: The park has many trails for you to explore. You can walk along the Hudson River.
  • Camping: If you love camping, you can stay in cabins, tent sites, or RV sites.
  • Fishing: The Hudson River offers chances to catch fish.
  • Picnics: There are special areas where you can have a picnic with your family.
  • Winter Sports: When it snows, you can go cross-country skiing. There are also hills perfect for sledding.

Dinsmore Golf Course

The park also has a public golf course called Dinsmore golf course. You can play 9 or 18 holes here. It's a great spot for golf lovers. There is also a restaurant nearby where you can grab a bite to eat.

Nearby Parks and Historic Places

There are many other interesting places close to Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park. These include other state parks and historic sites. They are all worth visiting if you are in the area.