NO PETS
(working service dogs only)
Accessibility
The Clearwater festival has won numerous awards for accessibility.
20 wheelchairs will be available, and many volunteers to assist the
mobility impaired.
Braille and and large-print editions of the event schedule
are available on-site.
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American Sign Language
Clearwater makes every effort to ensure that deaf, hard-of-hearing,
and visually impaired people feel welcome. ASL interpreters are
provided on main stages; other
areas/stages by request at ASL booth.
for more info.
Zero Waste
The Clearwater festival will continue to reduce the amount of
materials going into the waste stream as we strive towards zero
festival waste. Click for more info. |
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Travel / Metro-North
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Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival takes place at Croton Point Park, (1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520) located on the east bank of the Hudson River off Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, New York in Westchester County.
Conveniently Located
The Clearwater Festival at Croton Point Park is located half way between NYC and Poughkeepsie, less than an hour train ride from New York City’s Grand Central Terminal or less than an hour train ride from Poughkeepsie’s Metro North train station. By car, the drive is about an hour north from New York City or about an hour south from Poughkeepsie. Croton Point Park is located one mile from the Croton-Harmon train station. Due to Parks regulations, audience members are not allowed to arrive by boat at the festival.
We will announce the launch date of the special Metro-North/festival package in April.
DIRECTIONS:
BY TRAIN
Ride the rails along the Hudson River to the Clearwater Festival.
Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line offers scenic views of famed river
sites, including the Palisades, West Point, Storm King, Highlands, Bear
Mountain and
Bannerman’s Castle.
We will announce the launch date of the special Metro-North/festival package in April.
From Grand Central Station (NYC) and points south:
Take METRO NORTH’s Hudson Line to the Croton-Harmon Station.
From Poughkeepsie and points north:
Take MTA Railroad, Hudson Line, to the Croton Harmon Station.
Free shuttle service (5 to 7 minute trip) runs both days of the event from
the Croton-Harmon Station to the Clearwater Festival at Croton Point Park.
Accessible
Free WHEELCHAIR VAN shuttle service from train station to festival runs
all weekend of the event. Festival is accessible to those with
disabilities. Large print, Braille programs and wheelchairs are
provided. ASL interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals are
provided on main stages. Handicap permit parking is limited in the park
with a day charge of $10, collected by the Westchester County Park
Department.
Think Carpooling!
Find a ride, or offer one with Zimride.
Directions & Printable Map from Google Maps
DIRECTIONS BY CAR
$5 parking and FREE shuttle service to the Clearwater Festival at the
Croton-Harmon train station available all weekend of the festival. The
shuttle service to the festival in the park from the station is a 5 to 7
minute trip. Parking in the park is limited and there is a day charge of
$10. Think about Car-Pooling!
From upstate New York
NYS Thruway (I-87) south to exit 16. Drive east on Route 6 through
Harriman State Park to Bear Mountain Bridge. Turn right to Peekskill
south on Route 9 to Croton Point Ave. Follow signs to the festival.
OR
South on the Taconic State Parkway to Exit W18 (Underhill Ave.), Route
129 west to Croton-on Hudson. South on Route 9 to Croton Point Ave.
Follow signs to the festival.
From New England
Merritt Parkway or New England Thruway (I-95) south to Cross Westchester
Expressway (I-287), west to NYS Thruway to Exit 9 (Tarrytown). Proceed
north on Rte. 9 for about 10 miles to exit for Croton Point Ave. Follow
signs to the festival.
From Long Island
Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Parkway to Cross Westchester
Expressway (I-287). West to NYS Thruway to Exit 9 (Tarrytown). Proceed
north on Rte. 9 for about 10 miles to exit for Croton Point Ave. Follow
signs to the festival.
Alternative Route - from Cross Westchester Express (I-287)
take Sawmill Parkway north to Rte. 9A then north to Rte 9
north to Croton. Follow Signs to the festival.
From New Jersey and South
George Washington Bridge to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) to Cross
Westchester Expressway (I-287) west to NYS Thruway to Exit 9
(Tarrytown). Proceed north on Rte. 9 for about 10 miles to exit for
Croton Point Ave. Follow signs to the festival.
WHAT TO BRING
- Personal Identification & medical documentation, in case of emergency
- Cash
- Rain gear
- Clothing with a hood
- Extra pair of shoes/sneakers
- Mud Boots (in case it rains)
- Bug Spray without Deet
- Small, foldable chairs
- Blanket for seating
- Sunscreen
- A hat for shade
- A bandanna
- Sunglasses
- Biodegradable plastic bags for trash, compost, and recyclable materials
- Earplugs
- Camera, without flash or removable lens
- Vehicle Key Code (This will cut down on the time it takes for the locksmith to duplicate your key if you lose it.)
- Smokers, bring an ashtray! Every cigarette butt you throw on the ground, we have to pick up!!!!
Don’t Bring
- No liquor (beer and wine is fine)
- No Video Cameras
- No Weapons of any kind
- No Fireworks
- No Illegal Substances
- No Vending will be allowed
- No bicycles or scooters or personal motorized vehicles will be permitted into the festival grounds. (This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, ATV’s motor scooters, and powered skateboards.) A Bike Valet will be provided.
- Styrofoam coolers
- Avoid bringing unnecessary items that become pesky waste (sequins, silly string, confetti, balloons, packing peanuts, etc.).
- No Professional Photography Equipment (Small hand held cameras without additional lenses are fine.)
- No Pets! Service animals, trained to assist an individual with a disability, are allowed.
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