Our Walk

THIS WEEKEND!

2026 “Walk Over Water”
Sunday, September 13, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Walkway Over the Hudson
Poughkeepsie Side, East Side Visitors’ Center
(rain or shine)
Advance registration not necessary

Vendors ~ Demos ~ Music ~ Kids Booth ~ T-shirts
PARKING:
There are two paved lots near the East side Visitors’ Center where we will be set up.   There is a Walkway lot up on the Walkway level with access from 61 Parker Ave.   There is also a smaller lot down at the street level. Both have handicapped spaces.  Overflow parking is available at Pulaski Park at 161 Washington St., which is a 5-minute walk.  Access to the Walkway is via stairs on Washington under the bridge, or stairs a block in on Orchard, before the bridge, or back up Parker via the new paved lot with no stairs.  There is some street parking in the area, but be aware of the spots on Parker Ave. that are posted as “Permit Only” for residents.

Why have an annual Parkinson’s Walk?

Lots of reasons! We started ours in 2011 because we wanted to:

  • Raise awareness
  • Help fund Parkinson’s Foundation research/education on behalf of our organization (PDSGMHV)
  • Showcase our resources
  • Educate others
  • Have fun and create energy!

LOCATION: Situated in the beautiful Hudson Valley, near New York State’s newest Park, the popular tourist bridge “Walkway Over the Hudson,” we had the perfect venue – a newly renovated pedestrian bridge, safe for walking, wheelchairs, strollers and bikes, with striking views of the Hudson River below.

FACILITIES: The large paved parking lot on the Poughkeepsie side provides ample space for vendors, demonstrations, information and kids booths.
Indoor restrooms are available on site. Volunteer students from nearby Marist College provide ‘pushing power” for wheelchairs on loan for those who might need a ride for all or part of the Walk. They can be reserved, but most stay at the back of the Walk line to pick up anyone who needs a break. The distance across the river and back is about three miles

Parkinson’s is now the fastest growing neurological disease in the county. We have a big job to do, but, together, we can make a difference! Come! Bring family and friends! Enjoy an afternoon out of doors and help advance the march for a cure.

African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Help us go far, together!