The Best Kept Secret in Newburgh, NY Is Chadwick Lake Park

The Mid-Hudson Valley is full of so many amazing resources that calling anything the "best kept secret" is sure to cause some debate. That being said, it is beyond surprising how few people in the area know about one of our greatest parks.

Of course one of the reasons why there are so many hidden gems in the area is simply the sprawling size of Ulster, Orange, and Dutchess counties. Some spots, however, should be on everybody's radar.

This beautiful park is "hidden" in plain sight in Orange County, NY (TSM Poughkeepsie)

What Are the Hudson Valley's "Worst Kept Secrets"?

To have a best kept secret, there must be some "worst kept" ones as well. Nominees where visitors swarm include Minnewaska State Park in Ulster County, Breakneck Ridge in Dutchess (and Putnam) County, and Bear Mountain State Park in Orange (and Rockland) County.

With a large playground, massive lake, hiking trails, and boating and fishing options, this Newburgh, NY park has something for everybody (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Amazing Park Hidden in Plain Sight in Newburgh, NY

While the humble park in the Town of Newburgh, NY doesn't have the elevation of Breakneck Ridge, the waterfalls of Minnewaska, or the size of any of the abovementioned parks, there's more than a few reasons why it should be every Hudson Valley resident's next destination.

This wonderful park has over four miles of trails, many with beautiful lake views (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Hiking, Biking, Fishing, and Boating All in One Newburgh, NY Park

The park in question has a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, a well-maintained 4-mile hiking and biking trail (above and below), seasonal ice skating, amazing community activities, and a multi-million dollar community center set for completion in just a few short months... can you name it?

Chadwick Lake Park in the Town of Newburgh, NY is one of the Hudson Valley's best kept secrets (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Visiting Chadwick Lake Park in the Town of Newburgh, NY

The destination in question is Chadwick Lake Park in the Town of Newburgh, NY. Not only do they have all the abovementioned amenities, but the park is impressively affordable for both residents and out-of-town visitors.

Wildlife, including geese, swans, bald eagles, and more all flock to this Orange County, NY park (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Membership for Chadwick Lake Park in Newburgh, NY

An annual park membership for Town of Newburgh residents is a staggeringly-low $20 for 12 months. Non-residents (anyone else in the Hudson Valley and beyond) can enjoy everything Chadwick Lake has to offer for just $40 a year.

With day passes available as well, there should be nothing stopping anybody from visiting a destination that is surprisingly unknown by Hudson Valley residents outside of Newburgh. Check out some more well-known Newburgh locations below.

LOOK! Abandoned Orange County Chopper HQs in Newburgh-TLC's 'American Chopper'

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle-building business of the Teutul family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr. and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten-plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remained of Orange County Choppers.