For the 2023 season, Stockade FC will take up a temporary home at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. We hope you all will come visit our beautiful Hudson Valley and catch a game!
This guide is created and curated by the Dutch Guard with suggestions submitted by our members and Stockade FC volunteers.
Game Day Info
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at http://www.stockadefc.com/tickets
Tickets are also available for purchase at the gate
Parking
Parking is to the west of the stadium (McCann) or to the north of the stadium (Donnelly). There is no tailgating in the Donnelly lot.
Accessible parking is available in the Donnelly lot.
Tailgate
Dutch Guard tailgate begins 3 hours before kickoff for most games (this is 3pm for most Stockade games). At Marist, we gather at the right side of the McCann lot.
All our tailgates are potluck, bring food and drink to share if you can. We occasionally have a grill that people are welcome to use we just ask that you help clean the grill if you use it.
Visiting fans are welcome to join us during our tailgates. We only ask that you give us a heads-up if you have a large group coming.
Keep an eye on our social media, we post game day information a few days before kickoff.
Dutch Guard Merch is available before the game only, up to 10 minutes before the march-in (this lets our volunteers enjoy the game and get some rest after!). We usually have scarves and stickers available in person but also have “made to order” merchandise available online from our Spreadshirt store, click here to view the store.
March In
We march in 30 minutes before kickoff (this is usually 5:30pm)
Grab a flag, help hold the banner, or just hold up your scarf and join the chants.
* Please note: we occasionally use pyrotechnics during the march in
For visiting supporters groups: If you plan to march, try to march before us. It makes it a lot easier for the volunteers at the gate and you’ll avoid the lines that tend to build up right before kickoff.
Map
Inside the Stadium
Food and Drink
The concession stand is located behind the main stand on the north side. They offer the basic favorites (hot dogs, pretzels, chips, candy, soft drinks)
The beer tent is located on the grass north of the main stand. Marist checks everyone’s ID.
Food trucks are located directly behind the north goal. Selections change from week to week.
Seating
The entire stadium is general admission, with spots for sitting and standing. The main stand is all chairback seats. The terracing on the west side of the stadium has spots for sitting and standing. There is also grass behind each goal. Lawn chairs are allowed in the grassy areas and terracing.
The Dutch Guard is on the south end of the terracing. This area is for Stockade supporters only.
Away Supporters: Away supporters are encouraged to sit in Section G in the main stand.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are located behind the main stand on the north side.
Transportation
Getting to the Stadium
By Car
Via Route 9 – Take US Route 9 to the intersection with 9G and Edvard Bech Dr. (this is the south gate at Marist, you will be able to see the stadium from the road). Turn onto Edvard Bech Drive. Parking is available either straight ahead (McCann/Sheehan Lot) or north of the stadium (Donelly Lot).
By Bus
From Kingston: UCat KPL bus route from Hannaford to Poughkeepsie Station. This is about a mile from the stadium
Within Dutchess County: Dutchess County Bus Transit routes stop near the campus on Fulton St. and at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital
By Train
Metro-North and Amtrak services are both available out of the Poughkeepsie Train Station. This is about a mile from the stadium. Please take note of the time the final train departs the station when you make your travel arrangements.
Flying in?
There is no direct service to Poughkeepsie however, there are options to fly into our regional airports or NYC.
Stewart Airport (SWF) is closest to Poughkeepsie but offers the least amount of flight options. Westchester (HPN) or Albany (ALB) are both further out but have service from multiple mainline and budget carriers. All 3 of these airports have car rental options but limited public transit.
You can also fly into any of the 3 major NYC airports and take the train to Poughkeepsie. The MTA has helpful guides to find your way to and from the city and the airport (LaGuardia, JFK, Newark). Tip: JFK has the most direct public transit options coming from the Hudson Valley.
Getting Around the Hudson Valley
While there are some very walkable towns and neighborhoods, for the most part, you will need to drive or use ride share to get where you’re going in the Hudson Valley.
Bus Transit: There is some bus service available within Dutchess County and Ulster County. Most of these services run within the City of Poughkeepsie and along Rt. 9 and Rt. 44 in Dutchess County. See information for Dutchess County and Ulster County here.
Dining and Drinking
There are multiple awesome local options to eat and drink before or after the game just a short walk or drive from Marist College and Tenney Stadium. (some dining spots will be included for other locations in the section below)
* notes a spot in walking distance from Marist
The Dutch Crown – Pub and pizza in a laid-back setting with bar service. This is one of our postgame spots.
Schatzi’s Pub and Bier Garden – Extensive beer list and classic pub foods with a German twist.
*Falafel Town – Classic Middle Eastern spot with shwarma, falafel, and other authentic Middle Eastern favorites.
Rossi Rosticceria Deli – World Renowned, old-school Italian deli and grocery at their original Clover Street location. Rossi’s is currently ranked #79 on Yelp’s 2023 Top 100 Restaurants.
*Cosimo’s – (not to be confused with our former opponent the NY Cosmos) Sit-down Italian restaurant with woodfire pizza, fresh-made pasta, and craft cocktails.
*Kelly’s Bakery – Fresh pastries, brunch classics, and excellent coffee. Be sure to stop in early as they’re only open for breakfast and lunch on the weekends.
Regional “Classics”
Apples, Cider, and Cider Donuts – The Hudson Valley is renowned for our apples and apple orchards. While Stockade season is a little too early to enjoy the fall’s finest fruit, you can still enjoy local ciders (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and cider donuts.
Some local favorites include Bad Seed, Doc’s Draft, Hudson North, Graft, and Naked Flock, though there are countless others throughout the area.
Ice Cream from Stewarts – Ice Cream at a gas station? Yes! Stewarts on a hot summer night is a classic Hudson Valley and Upstate NY tradition.
Things to Do Around the Hudson Valley
Have some extra time before kickoff? Making it a weekend trip in the Hudson Valley? Check out our recommendations for things to do!
This list is organized by location, starting closest to the stadium and moving outward.
Poughkeepsie & Hyde Park
A short drive from Marist and Tenney Stadium. Most of these are good “day-of” activities if you’re getting into town earlier before a game.
Walkway Over the Hudson – The world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge built on the historic Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge. An easy, 1.5-mile walk with beautiful views of the Hudson River. Connects with the Hudson Valley Rail Trail on the Ulster County side and the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail on the Poughkeepsie side.
Arlington and Vassar College – The Town of Poughkeepsie’s “Main Street”. Stroll through the beautiful Vassar Campus, take in the shops and restaurants along Raymond Ave, or check out the extensive art collection at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. Thursdays also feature the Arlington Farmer’s Market on the lawn next to the North Gate at Vassar College.
FDR Presidential Library – Explore the history of our 32nd President, and walk the grounds of this beautiful National Park located in Hyde Park, NY. If you want to see all of the FDR-related sites, be sure to check out Val Kill (Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Site), Top Cottage, and the Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail.
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum – This one’s for the kids! The Discovery Museum features interactive exhibits to encourage young children to learn and play in a fun and safe environment.
Rhinebeck and Northern Dutchess
20-30 minutes drive from Marist
Village of Rhinebeck – Home to excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment. A quaint upstate village. Local favorites include Upstate Films, Oblong Books, and MegaBrain.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome – The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a living museum featuring flying examples of WWI and Golden Era aircraft.
Hiking and Walking – Northern Dutchess is home to many excellent parks and trails for all skill levels. Favorite spots include Ferncliff Forest, Poet’s Walk Park, and Burger Hill.
Rhinebeck Farmers Market – Open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm featuring local produce and artisan products.
Beacon and Southern Dutchess
20-30 minutes drive from Marist
DIA: Beacon – A gallery featuring artists from around the world, noted for their extensive collection of modern and contemporary art.
Hudson Valley Renegades – The Renegades are the NY Yankees Single A affiliate playing in Fishkill, NY. If you’re coming in a day early or making a weekend trip, it’s a great time for the family!
Kingston
Stockade’s Hometown and Namesake
30-40 minutes drive from Marist
Stockade District (aka Uptown) – The namesake of the team. Kingston’s historic Stockade District features many historic sites as well as local shops and restaurants. Attractions include the Old Senate House, the Old Dutch Church, as well as other attractions.
Trolley Museum of New York – The Trolley Museum of New York (TMNY) has been in downtown Kingston on the Rondout Waterfront since 1983. Featuring displays of historic trolley and subway cars, the museum also offers a 1.5-mile trolley ride through Kingston and along the Hudson River
Volunteer Firefighter Museum – This all-volunteer museum works to preserve Ulster County firefighter history, artifacts, and documents in the original Wiltwyck Fire Station.
Esopus Meadows – One-hundred acres with two miles of wooded trail and Hudson River Water Trail site affording views of Esopus Lighthouse and Mills Mansion. Picnicking, bird watching, and education center for Clearwater programs.
New Paltz and Central Ulster
30-40 minutes drive from Marist
Hiking and Walking – Explore the beauty of the Hudson Valley, going into the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains. Favorite spots include Minnewaska and the River to Ridge Trail.
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary – Bird sanctuary with walking trails along the Wallkill River.
Further Out
Some favorites farther out from Poughkeepsie and Kingston
Hudson River School Art Trail – Step into a landscape painting! The Hudson River School Art Trace traces the artistic legacy of the Hudson Valley and the nature that inspired some of America’s most iconic landscape art. Sites include Kaaterskill Falls, Frederic Church’s Olana, the Thomas Cole House, and many more sites.
Don’t see something you’re interested in one here? Visit Ulster Tourism or Dutchess Tourism for more local attractions
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