Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

Historic Churches

Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

Kingston, NY

Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

Kingston, NY

The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

Contact Us

City Hall Address:
420 Broadway
Kingston, New York
12401

Phone:
(845) 331-0080

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Parks & Recreation

Welcome to the dedicated website of Kingston Parks and Recreation. The City of Kingston boasts a large and dynamic Parks and Recreation Program from parkland to programs, the City of Kingston offers both visitors and residents with educational and engaging opportunities.

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Recreation Commission

Kevin Gilfeather, Superintendent & Secretary
Maureen Byrd-Blue
Jennifer Fabiano
Joe McDole
Nancy Mills
Al Nace
Ellen Venditti
Ron Woods

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County and Gilmour Planning are proud to present the Department's first Master Plan.

This adopted plan, available here, is designed to guide the department for the next ten years and is an effort of the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play, sponsored by the New York State Department of Health.

Check back here for more information or contact Kevin Gilfeather at kgilfeather@kingston-ny.gov or Steve Noble at snoble@kingston-ny.gov

Contact Information

Administrator's Office
467 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401

Kevin Gilfeather
Recreation Supt.

Phone: (845) 481-7333
Fax: (845) 481-7329
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Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

Historic Churches

Kingston, NY

Kingston, NY

Parks & Recreation

Contact Us

Parks & Recreation

Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Contact Information

Calendar of Events and Program Registration