Tiny Art Galleries Return to Palenville
Memory Bricks For SaleThe brick fundraiser is back as we make plans to enhance Palenville's first pocket park which opened in July, 2026. Become a friend to the Park while preserving and honoring the people and the memories of Palenville.
If you would like to learn more about purchasing a memory brick, we have a special webpage where you can place your order online. If you'd rather order in person, email us at [email protected] and we will get with you. |
Palenville Has a New Park!The Palenville community celebrated the opening of Palenville's first pocket park located at the side of the private residence at 3303 Rt. 23a (formerly the Palenville Library). This strip of wooded land has been set aside and developed by volunteers and elected officials of the Town of Catskill.
The park is on land that the NYS DOT set aside but no longer needs. The grass and other landscaping has been watered and tended by Catskill cemetery workers and the Palenville Fire Department. Town Board member, JR Espel, helped make it all happen. Palenville historian, Crane Davis, designed signs that present the history of Palenville. The signs are placed along a walkway that runs from the front of the park to the back. Future ideas for the space include playground equipment, enhanced landscaping and an entrance that features memory bricks that have been purchased by the community through Palenville The Hamlet. The park has benches, picnic tables and includes children's musical metal flowers playground equipment. Something for everyone! |
PALENVILLE is an enchanting hamlet at the base of the glorious Kaaterskill Clove, a scenic parting of the mountains lined with countless waterfalls and swimming holes, lush green trees and mossy boulders. Another name for Palenville is "the village of falling waters" as described in the legend of Rip Van Winkle, a fictional citizen of the hamlet.
This neighborhood was portrayed by the landscape painters of the Hudson River School, who stayed here while capturing the ethereal scenery of America's Catskill Mountains.
This neighborhood was portrayed by the landscape painters of the Hudson River School, who stayed here while capturing the ethereal scenery of America's Catskill Mountains.
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Stay tuned for more community meetings, Plant Palenville projects, lively informational speakers, history preservation and more.
We'd love to have you as a volunteer. Send an email and we will work with your schedule and interests. It will be fun!
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Palenville The Hamlet, Inc
A 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that promotes local community spirit and sense of place among the people of the Hamlet of Palenville. |
