James Baird State Park
Key Information
Contact Info
(845) 452-1489
Location
14 Maintenance Lane Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Opening Hours
7am–7pm
Fee
Unavailable
Introduction of James Baird State Park
James Baird State Park is located on farmland that was originally held by James Baird, a builder and engineer whose firm built the Lincoln Memorial. Robert Trent Jones, a nationally recognised golf architect, developed a picturesque, somewhat flat 18-hole golf course on this wide area of farmland near Pleasant Valley. The par 5, 13th hole is one of the most difficult in the Hudson Valley, much to the pleasure of players. Aside from the golf course, the park now has a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, and snack bar at the first and tenth holes. A full-service restaurant overlooks the golf course and is open to the general public as well as golfers.James Baird is honoured to host the Empire State Games, one of the country’s largest amateur sports competitions, in July 2005.
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History of James Baird State Park
James Baird gave 590 acres of land to New York State in 1939 with the condition that it be named James Baird State Park. The park and golf course construction began in 1940. Construction on the golf course continued periodically during World War II, and it was officially inaugurated in 1948.
James Baird State Park Activities
Golf
Some of New York’s best courses and golf values can be found within state parks, including the famed Black Course at Bethpage State Park, which has hosted two previous US Opens and the 2019 PGA Championship and will host the 2025 Ryder Cup; the Robert Trent Jones-designed Green Lakes, James Baird, and Montauk Downs courses; the championship course at Saratoga Spa, and many more!
Pavilion
Are you arranging a special event and looking for the ideal location? Discover New York State Parks’ pavilions! There are over 250 pavilions and picnic shelters around the state, so there is bound to be one that is ideal for your event. Sizes and facilities range from tiny gazebos to enormous covered shelters with restrooms for 600 people.
Parking
Parking is available
Public Transport
Public Transport is not available.
