Forsyth Nature Center

Amenities Include:                                                          

Gazebo (Available for Guided Birthday Parties)

Porta Potties                

Picnic Area

Over 20 exciting outdoor animal exhibits

Beautiful Landscaped Gardens and natural areas 

Free! Donations are accepted

Directions:

The Forsyth Nature Center is located on Lucas Avenue in uptown Kingston. The Nature Center can also be accessed through the adjacent Dietz Stadium Sports Complex 

Hours: Winter Hours: M-F 7am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday/Holidays 9am-1pm

           Summer Hours: M-F 7am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday/Holidays 9am-5pm

 Park History: 

The land of Forsyth Park, 18.55 acres was donated to the City of Kingston by the family of James C. Forsyth, who served as Ulster County Judge. The topography of Forsyth Park is distinguished by layers of limestone bedrock, shaded by ancient oak and pine trees which the  city is bound to preserve. In 1936, tennis courts, a wading pool, ballfield, pavilion and Forsyth Park Zoo were created. Since then, the Forsyth Park Zoo has undergone significant renovations and a name change to better reflect the mission of the facility while also developing on-and off site educational programming related to the natural world. 

Excerpts from Kingston's Magnificent City Parks by Ron Woods

Please visit www.forsythnaturecenter.org to find more information about the Forsyth Nature Center.