The Environmental Conservation Board (EnCB) reviews Planning Board site applications for environmental impact and addresses other general environmental concerns.  The EnCB proposed and achieved designation of the Shawangunk Ridge as the Town of New Paltz’ first critical environmental area (CEA).  The EnCB can be reached via email at EnCB@townofnewpaltz.org  More information about the EnCB can be found on the Town of New Paltz website https://www.townofnewpaltz.org/environmental-conservation-board.

Third Monday of the month at 7:30pm. (Community Center)

Amenities

The Field of Dreams amenities include soccer fields, three baseball diamonds, a playground, a gazebo, an exercise trail, a dog park, a concession stand open on occasion, portable toilets, and a pavilion. The pavilion may be used on a first come first served basis, if it is not booked. To find out if it is booked, view the Field of Dreams public calendar here.

To book the pavilion for events, contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltzny.gov or call (845) 255-2512. 

Dog Park

The Field of Dreams Dog Park, run by the Ulster County, is open throughout the year.  Dogs are to be on a leash at all times outside of the dog park.  Please clean up after your pet. 

Parking

There is no parking in and around the park pavilion.  Handicapped parking is located just below the pavilion, next to the maintenance building, and a hard surface for wheelchairs leads up to the pavilion.  Aside from the main entrance parking lot, there is also a lot on the west end and another at the north end near the volleyball courts.

Enjoy sweeping ridge views at the beautiful Field of Dreams Pavilion. Perfect for private parties and events. Holds 80 people. Two portable toilets provided in the warmer months, including one ADA compliant.

Questions? Please contact Joanna at 845-255-2512 or recreation@townofnewpaltzny.gov.

View photos of the Pavilion here and here.

To view the Field of Dreams public calendar, click here.

We have a beautiful new flower mural in the Community Center hallway, thanks to New Paltz High Piglets Ady, Ella, and Joe, with the assistance of Alex! They will be adding a seed library to the display soon! Thank you, Piglets!

Pictures: The sketch, starting to paint, in progress, and finished!

New Paltz has several locations for free food. You can find more information here.

Information about Ulster County food pantries and meal programs can be found here.

Great article about Happenstancery Improv group! They meet every Thursday at 7pm at the Community Center, and it's free!

Read it here. 

*Happenstancery Improv* Join us Thursdays at 7:15pm at the New Paltz Community Center for open improv practices, welcoming adults of all experience levels (17+). Founded in 2020, our free community program fosters creativity, laughter, and connection. For schedule updates, follow us on social media: @happenstancery_improv. Email: Happenstancery@gmail.com

Happenstancery Improv also meets regularly in Rosendale.

Group article about the group in Hudson Valley One. Read it here. FREE

Thursdays from 7:15 to 9:15pm. (Community Center)

Hasbrouck Park is located at the southwest corner of Tricor and Hasbrouck Avenues. It has two basketball courts, two pickleball courts, a gazebo, and a playground. Plans for a skatepark at the southeast section of the park are in the works.

The mission of the New Paltz Historical Society is to engage our community, and encourage its participation in the discussion, collection, interpretation, publication and enjoyment of our rich local history. We will help document and preserve the stories of the New Paltz area, share our varied historical interests, encourage continuing and original historical research, and plan public programs that further our mission.

Website here.

Last Monday of every month from 6:30 to 9:00pm.