Merritt Park New York Map

About Merritt Park, New York

Merritt Park is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,685. The population density is 1503.7 people per km². Merritt Park is located at 41.5385°N, 73.8723°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12524.

Merritt Park unfolds as a verdant expanse, a gentle sweep of emerald lawns bordered by the stoic, aged oaks that have weathered generations of Hudson Valley seasons. It lies 7.5 miles east-north-east of Newburgh, NY (from Newburgh, NY: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-north-east of New Windsor. The terrain here possesses a subtle undulation, not dramatic, but enough to lend a pleasing flow to the landscape, guiding the eye across open fields towards the distant, hazy blue of the Taconic foothills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the fine, almost feathery texture of the undergrowth and catching the iridescent sheen of dew on spiderwebs, a quiet testament to the persistent artistry of nature. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, mingled with the faintest hint of blooming wildflowers, a fragrance that deepens as the day matures, promising cooler, dew-kissed evenings. This land, once part of a larger agricultural estate, now serves as a cherished public sanctuary, its history whispered in the enduring presence of mature trees and the carefully maintained, winding paths that invite contemplation. The local economy, once tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, has diversified, yet a connection to the earth remains, evident in the farmers' markets that spring up in nearby villages and the artisanal food producers who draw inspiration from the region's fertile soil. Merritt Park, in its tranquil embrace, offers a respite from the more hurried pace of life, a place where the quiet dignity of the natural world can reassert its gentle, unwavering influence, a constant in the ebb and flow of human endeavor.

About This Merritt Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merritt Park, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.5385, -73.8723. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Merritt Park and Dutchess County.

Detailed location data for Merritt Park includes the ZIP code (12524), telephone area code (845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment (Wappingers Central School District). 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 Merritt Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.