County Hosts 5th Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Fitness & Field Day on June 26^th

Bowdoin Park to host free day of inclusive fun for those with disabilities

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Fitness & Field Day – a free, inclusive event designed to promote physical wellness, connection and fun for residents with disabilities – on Wednesday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bowdoin Park, part of the County’s award-winning parks system, will again host this popular, rain-or-shine event, which includes complimentary lunch and attracts hundreds of attendees each summer. Registration is required and can be completed online at: dutchessny.gov/tdfieldday.

Hosted by the Dutchess County ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative, Fitness & Field Day encourages physical activity, social engagement and outdoor fun in a welcoming, supportive environment. This year’s event will include a wide range of adaptive activities and games, including fitness and exercise demonstrations, arts and crafts, sensory stations, education, music and giveaways – including offerings from new partners Two by Two Zoo, Rhythmic Arts Project and CrossFit 845 – all designed to promote movement and inclusion for attendees of every ability.

Alongside the day’s health and fitness events, families who attend can connect with staff from various Dutchess County Government departments and community organizations, who will be on hand to share valuable information about local programs and services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Dutchess County.

Bowdoin Park is located at 85 Sheafe Road in Poughkeepsie; ThinkDIFFERENTLY Fitness & Field Day will take place at the park’s lower soccer fields, near Pavilion 1. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the park’s many amenities, including the refreshing splash pad, following the free event.

For more information on the ThinkDIFFERENTLY Fitness & Field Day, residents may contact Kaeleigh Place at 845-486-3568 or kplace@dutchessny.gov.

Additional information about “Think Accessible” is available online at: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/ThinkDIFFERENTLY.htm.