FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 7, 2025

Mayor Noble Announces New Dog Park at Forsyth Park

KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce the creation of a new dog park at Forsyth Park.

Mayor Noble said, “After hearing from the community that another dog park, specifically in the Uptown neighborhood was needed, the Parks and Recreation Department sprang into action to build a new dog park facility in Forsyth Park. I want to thank Lynsey Timbrouck and her team for spearheading this project. We are proud to open the dog park to the public today.”

Ward 1 Alderwoman Sara Pasti said, “One of the first questions I was asked after joining the Common Council two years ago was whether a dog park could be built in Forsyth Park. In 2024, the Mayor and I and a group of local residents reviewed a number of possible locations. I’m thrilled that City staff found space near the Forsyth Nature Center that could accommodate a small park. Thanks to the Mayor, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the dog walkers who brought this to our attention, the new Forsyth Park Dog Park now provides an off-leash experience for the many dogs that visit in the park each day.”

Director of Parks and Recreation Lynsey Timbrouck said, “We are so pleased to be able to offer this new amenity to the community! I want to thank our maintenance staff who worked swiftly to complete this project before the colder months arrived.”

The dog park is located adjacent to the Forsyth Nature Center and Dietz Stadium and has parking available, which is accessible through the Dietz Stadium access road.

Signage will be installed, and though final work will be completed in the coming weeks, the Forsyth Park Dog Park is currently open to the public.