We are a group of Hudson residents dedicated to improving and supporting Oakdale Lake.
Friends of Oakdale Lake is working to rejuvenate Oakdale Park by partnering with, and promoting the ideas of, the Hudson community. Friends of Oakdale Lake aims to increase access to nature, improve the health of the lake, improve trail connectivity, and improve recreation infrastructure, strengthening opportunities for community activities, education, and enjoyment in Oakdale Park.
Thanks to the support of our community, Friends of Oakdale Lake have engaged the Hudson Valley Initiative (HVI) at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation to perform research and conceptual design in order to improve ecological conditions and recreational opportunities at Oakdale Lake for all Hudson residents, and in particular youth participating in Hudson Youth Department summer programming. In keeping with the HVI’s mission, which is to facilitate applied research