Heritage Financial Park
Middletown, NY · Home of the Hudson Valley Renegades
Upcoming games
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- Get ticketsJersey Shore BlueClaws at Hudson Valley RenegadesTue, Jun 9, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
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- Get ticketsJersey Shore BlueClaws at Hudson Valley RenegadesThu, Jun 11, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
- Get ticketsJersey Shore BlueClaws at Hudson Valley RenegadesFri, Jun 12, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsJersey Shore BlueClaws at Hudson Valley RenegadesSat, Jun 13, 2026 · 5:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsJersey Shore BlueClaws at Hudson Valley RenegadesSun, Jun 14, 2026 · 2:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsWilmington Blue Rocks at Hudson Valley RenegadesTue, Jun 30, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
- Get ticketsWilmington Blue Rocks at Hudson Valley RenegadesWed, Jul 1, 2026 · 6:35 PM EDT
- Get ticketsWilmington Blue Rocks at Hudson Valley RenegadesThu, Jul 2, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsWilmington Blue Rocks at Hudson Valley RenegadesFri, Jul 3, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsWilmington Blue Rocks at Hudson Valley RenegadesSat, Jul 4, 2026 · 7:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsWilmington Blue Rocks at Hudson Valley RenegadesSun, Jul 5, 2026 · 2:05 PM EDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Heritage Financial Park fills early.
Getting there
Heritage Financial Park sits in Wappinger, New York (just south of Wappingers Falls), at 1500 Route 9D — about 70 miles north of Manhattan in the Hudson Valley. Driving uses I-84 to the Route 9 exit south, or the Taconic State Parkway to the Route 55 exit west. Metro-North's Hudson Line stops at Beacon station about 15 minutes south of the ballpark — Renegades game-day shuttle service has historically operated between Beacon station and the ballpark on weekend home dates (confirm on the team site). From Grand Central the Beacon train ride is roughly 90 minutes. Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the ballpark and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Route 9D. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Renegades' official site before going.
The neighborhood
The blocks around Heritage Financial Park are a mix of light-commercial Route 9D corridor and the Hudson Highlands ridgeline rising west toward the river. There is no walkable pre-game village at the ballpark itself. Beacon, the standout small Hudson Valley city about 15 minutes south, is the canonical day-trip pairing — Main Street's restaurant and gallery row, Dia:Beacon (the destination contemporary-art museum in a former Nabisco box-printing plant), and the Mount Beacon hiking trail anchor a full pre- or post-game day. Poughkeepsie, with the Walkway Over the Hudson (the world's longest pedestrian bridge, the converted Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge), sits about 15 minutes north. Franklin D. Roosevelt's home at Hyde Park is a further 20 minutes north. The neighborhood reads as Hudson Valley ballpark with deep cultural-tourism options in either direction.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre- and post-game stops in the broader Hudson Valley include Hudson Hil's (the longtime Cold Spring breakfast-and-lunch institution a short drive south), Kitchen Sink on Beacon's Main Street (the destination farm-to-table sit-down in Beacon's restaurant row), and Hudson Valley Brewery in Beacon — the regional craft-beer destination. The Roundhouse in Beacon is the destination upscale hotel-restaurant overlooking Fishkill Creek's falls. Homespun Foods on Beacon Main Street is the casual lunch standby. Mill House Brewing Company in nearby Poughkeepsie rounds out the regional brewery options. Pre-game crowds at the closest bars build modestly on weekend home dates.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive about 45 minutes to an hour before first pitch — parking flow at the surrounding lots is gentle. The ballpark opened in 1994 as Dutchess Stadium, was renamed Heritage Financial Park in 2022 under Heritage Financial Credit Union's naming-rights agreement, and underwent a substantial renovation tied to the Hudson Valley Renegades' promotion from Short Season-A to High-A as part of the 2021 MiLB realignment. The Renegades became the Yankees' High-A affiliate in 2021 (previously the Tampa Bay Rays' Short Season-A affiliate). Mobile-only tickets are the norm. Bag policy and gate-open times shift season to season; confirm on the Renegades' site before going.
Best games to catch
South Atlantic League divisional matchups against the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets affiliate) — the New York metro-area rivalry within High-A — and the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (Phillies affiliate) are the most reliable above-average draws. Visits from the Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles affiliate) round out the strongest schedule. Any date when a top Yankees prospect or rehabbing major-leaguer is scheduled to play, plus fireworks Fridays and themed promotional nights, peaks demand. The Renegades publish their full promotional calendar on the team site; specifics vary year to year.
What to know
Heritage Financial Park opened in 1994 as Dutchess Stadium and was renamed Heritage Financial Park in 2022 under a naming-rights agreement with Heritage Financial Credit Union. The Hudson Valley Renegades have been the venue's continuous tenant since opening. The franchise was the Tampa Bay Rays' Short Season-A affiliate (New York-Penn League) from 1994 through 2020, and was promoted to High-A as the New York Yankees' affiliate (South Atlantic League) starting in 2021 as part of MiLB's broader realignment that eliminated the Short Season classifications. The ballpark received clubhouse, lighting, and concourse upgrades tied to the High-A promotion. Capacity sits around 4,494 with a single-bowl seating layout and a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands ridgeline rising beyond the outfield. The franchise has produced a long line of Rays and now Yankees major-leaguers across its history.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Heritage Financial Park?
Gates typically open about 60–90 minutes before first pitch, earlier for fireworks Fridays or major promotional dates. Exact gate-open times shift season to season — check the Renegades' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at Heritage Financial Park?
The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, play their home games at Heritage Financial Park in the South Atlantic League. The team became a Yankees affiliate in 2021; previously they were the Tampa Bay Rays' Short Season-A affiliate.
Is Heritage Financial Park the same as Dutchess Stadium?
Yes — the ballpark opened as Dutchess Stadium in 1994 and was renamed Heritage Financial Park in 2022 under Heritage Financial Credit Union's naming-rights agreement. It is the same Hudson Valley ballpark; only the name has changed.
How do I get to the ballpark from New York City?
Metro-North's Hudson Line stops at Beacon about 15 minutes south of the ballpark — game-day shuttle service has historically operated between Beacon station and the ballpark on weekend home dates. Driving via I-84 is about 90 minutes from Manhattan outside of rush hour.
Where can I park near Heritage Financial Park?
Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the ballpark off Route 9D. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on fireworks dates. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
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