Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun closed

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Official facts

Public access: Restricted access.

Protected area: 177 acres (72 ha).

Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).

Established: 1977.

Managed by: NPS.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Voices of Val-Kill: A Centennial Celebration

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9G, midway between New York City and Albany, about a 1.5 hour drive from either direction. Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, the park is easily reached by either the Taconic State Parkway or Route 9, and the New York State Thruway west of the Hudson River.

Weather & when to go

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.

Visitor center

Stone Cottage Visitor Center

Visitor center

Stone Cottage Visitor Center — The Stone Cottage Visitor Center is where you will get your free ticket for the tour. — The Stone Cottage Visitor Center is located a short walk from the parking lot across the pond.

Facilities on the park map

1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 1 restroom, 2 visitor information.

History

Opened

1977

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened