I have been a long time resident of Pleasant Valley NY. I have raised a family here and have grown quiet fond of the small town quaintness that it offers. It is definitely the small town that you envision when you think of a small town. I think we are fortunate to live here; we have the conveniences of well known stores, from Blockbuster, CVS, Dunk n Donuts and McDonalds, but maintain the small town feel. We have the Wappinger’s Creek that runs through town and if you sit down in park you can hear the water and for awhile escape to another time or place, great place to go when you need some peace. You will also catch some of the locals, fly fishing or just fishing down at the creek, it really nice to see father and son or sometimes father and daughter spending quality time together.
During the summer they have a “music in the park” where you can grab a chair or bring a blanket and listen to local musicians play.
Raising our children here in Pleasant Valley has been a blessing with fond memories. They were involved in soccer, and what I remember most about it is the sense of community. Moms and Dads with their coffee, bundled up because the weather during soccer season can be quite cold, saying hello to other fellow parents that are braving the weather right along with you. The scenery during soccer season is picturesque. The foliage in the fall is to die for. I have fond memories that will stay with me forever.
During the month of October they hold a Halloween parade that starts in our town and ends at the elementary school, where they have contests, refreshments, and a magic show. The town really tries to invoke a sense of community.
The end of summer brings a yearly Pleasant Valley Day weekend. You’ll find local flavors from farmers and restaurants, which have booths set up thru out the field. The children can enjoy the rides that are available or play a game at one of the booths. At night you’ll find adults singing, dancing, or socializing under the tent.
Housing here is affordable for the most part. Of course like any other town in Dutchess we have our fair share of new communities with homes that reach into the millions, but for the most part you can purchase a home for around $325,000, making it a very affordable and convenient place to live, Pleasant Valley runs along the Taconic State Parkway which is great for commuters and people relocating from Westchester or NYC.
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