Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

The Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer Civil Service Exam has officially been announced!

If you're ready to serve your community, make a difference, and build a rewarding career in law enforcement, now is the time to take the first step.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Written Exam: October 17, 2026
Minimum Qualifications:
• 19–42 years old
• High School Diploma or GED

Visit the Dutchess County Civil Service Portal to review qualifications and apply:
https://dutchess-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

08/16/2026

Thank you to our Greenvale Camp leaders, counselors, CITs, and staff for another wonderful summer—and for their energy, care, and dedication! And they celebrated the final camp days with a visit from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept. K9 ambassadors, and ice cream sandwiches from the Town Supervisor. See you next summer !

08/06/2026

Keep an eye out for these guys!

08/04/2026

TONIGHT! We'll be there with the live band and the golf carts to shuttle people from the parking to the party! We hope to see you there!

08/03/2026

Come to the National Night Out. Your Favorite Rec Department will be there! We're providing the LIVE MUSIC in the pavilion and the golf cart shuttle to get you from the parking to the party! We hope to see you there!

07/30/2026

August 4th! We'll be there with the live band and the golf carts to shuttle people from the parking to the party! We hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

⚠️ A FLASH FLOOD WARNING was issued early this morning for Dutchess County as rainfall continues resulting in road closures - Significant closures include: Route 9 in the Town of Fishkill, near Snow Valley is closed. Route 52 in the Town of East Fishkill, near John Jay High School is closed ⛔️ The FLOOD WARNING continues until 8pm tonight. Use caution on roadways this morning and never drive across a road covered in water.

07/28/2026

Due to yet another rainy Tuesday, tonight's concert at Greenvale is cancelled. Check our website for details: https://poughkeepsieny.myrec.com/