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Hours of Operation
The park grounds and trails are open daily except New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours change seasonally. See Operating Hours & Seasons below for detailed information.
54 Valkill Park Road Hyde Park, NY12538
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9G, midway between New York City and Albany, about a 1.5 hour drive from either direction. Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, the park is easily reached by either the Taconic State Parkway or Route 9, and the New York State Thruway west of the Hudson River.
Current Hours (Winter Closure January 2025 - May 2025 )
December 29–May 24
Every Day:Closed
Val-Kill Cottage is closed for tours January - May.
The grounds, including trails, remain open every day according to All Park Hours.
Tours will resume in the Spring with a date TBD.
In the event of inclement weather, the gates will remain closed.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage is open seasonally. The grounds, trails and gardens are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Closure January 2025 - May 2025
December 29–May 24
Every Day:Closed
Val-Kill Cottage is closed for tours January - May.
The grounds, including trails, remain open every day according to All Park Hours.
Tours will resume in the Spring with a date TBD.
In the event of inclement weather, the gates will remain closed.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
All Park Hours
Current Hours (March 1 - March 31)
March 1–March 31
Every Day:7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Standard Hours
Every Day:7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Park and Val-Kill Cottage tours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
February 1 - February 28
February 1–February 28
Every Day:7:00 AM–6:00 PM
March 1 - March 31
March 1–March 31
Every Day:7:00 AM–7:00 PM
April 1 - August 31
April 1–August 31
Every Day:7:00 AM–8:00 PM
September 1 - September 30
September 1–September 30
Every Day:7:00 AM–7:00 PM
October 1 - October 31
October 1–October 31
Every Day:7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon.
Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain.
Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon.
Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.
Public WiFi is not available.
Public WiFi is not available. Cellular access is good throughout the park for most wireless service providers. However, diversity in the landscape and some buildings means that cell phone service can vary. Most wireless service providers offer network area coverage maps on their websites and in stores, though these maps are for general information purposes and actual coverage may vary. Please be aware that service breaks can occur even in areas that appear to be covered on the service provider’s webpage.
