Castle Point Park New York Map

About Castle Point Park, New York

Castle Point Park is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 580. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Castle Point Park is located at 41.5464°N, 73.9682°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12511.

Castle Point Park unfolds along the Hudson River's western bank, a verdant expanse where manicured lawns surrender to the wilder embrace of ancient trees. It lies 3.7 miles north-east of Newburgh, NY (from Newburgh, NY: bearing 36°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-north-east of New Windsor. The terrain slopes gently toward the water, offering broad vistas of the river's ceaseless flow and the distant, hazy outlines of the Catskill Mountains. Here, the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar crispness, a blend of damp earth and the faint, saline tang of the river, a subtle promise of both the coming autumn and the enduring maritime spirit of this place. Sunlight, filtering through the dense canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the leaf-strewn ground, and the distant cry of gulls serves as a constant reminder of the waterway's proximity. This stretch of land has witnessed centuries of change, from its early days as part of the vast estates of colonial-era landowners to its present role as a public sanctuary. The enduring presence of mature oak and maple trees speaks to a history rooted in agriculture and a long tradition of land stewardship, a quiet legacy preserved within Castle Point Park. While the immediate vicinity once thrived with the hum of local industries, today the park's economy is more closely tied to the steady stream of visitors drawn to its natural beauty and the recreational opportunities it affords, a testament to the enduring appeal of the river and its environs. The subtle grandeur of its elevated position, offering commanding views, hints at the strategic importance it once held, a silent observer to the ebb and flow of commerce and community along the Hudson.

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Detailed location data for Castle Point Park includes the ZIP code (12590), telephone area code (845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Castle Point Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.