Public Golf Course - James Baird Golf Course and State Park - Pleasant Valley

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Public Golf Course - James Baird Golf Course and State Park

Pleasant Valley

Dutchess County

Public Golf Course - James Baird Golf Course and State Park

845-452-1489

James Baird State Park and Golf Course is located at 14 Maintenance Lane, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 in Dutchess County.

From James Baird State Park Golf Course: "James Baird State Park is situated on farmland once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial. In 1939 James Baird donated the 590 acres of land to New York State under the stipulation that it be known as James Baird State Park. Work began on the park and golf course in 1940. Construction continued intermittently during World War II and the golf course was officially opened in 1948. Nationally renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones designed a scenic, fairly flat 18-hole golf course on this large tract of farmland in Pleasant Valley. To golfers' delight, the par 5, 13th hole is one of the most challenging in the Hudson Valley.

"In addition to the golf course, the park now also boasts a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse and a snack bar at the 1st and 10th holes. Eagle's Nest Restaurant offers casual dining while serving American cuisine.

"James Baird State Park has much to offer. There are spacious open and wooded picnic areas and two reservable picnic pavilions which can accommodate up to 300 persons each. There is also a sports complex where visitors enjoy playing basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Additionally there is a playground and a nature center. Open summer weekends, the nature center loans recreational equipment and offers nature programs. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the seven miles of scenic wooded trails ideal for hiking in the warm months and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the wintertime."

Golf Course Information
18-hole regulation length course
Forward / Regulation / Championship
Par 73 / 71 / 71
Slope 117 / 123 / 126
Rating 66.2 / 69.4 / 71.2
Yardage 5541 / 6201/ 6800
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Clubhouse
Driving range
Lessons
Practice putting greens
Pro Shop
Snack bar at 1st and 10th holes
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

Things To Do at James Baird State Park
Hiking trails
Nature center
Picnic areas (open and wooded)
Playground
Scenic wooded trails
Sports complex (basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball)

Winter Activities

Location: Pleasant Valley

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