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
Email:
[email protected]

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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. Signup for all our fun summer programs at www.kingstonparksandrec.org or contact our Administrative Aide, Carole Huppert at (845) 481-7330 or [email protected] for more information. For more information and updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/kingstonparksrec https://www.instagram.com/kingstonnyparksandrecreation Please be aware all programs are subject to change based on COVID guidelines and CDC recommendations. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER To learn about more programs or to see what the Kingston Parks and Recreation staff has been working on including past events, park projects and Covid updates check out our monthly newsletter located below! September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021/ 2020 Recap May 2021 June 2021 September 2021 2020 Brochure Check out our 2020 Parks and Recreation Brochure Here. Our brochure features our yearly events, a list of parks and rental information. Due to Covid restrictions 2021 will not have a brochure but we will keep updating with our monthly newsletters. Recreation Commission** Lynsey Timbrouck, Director & Secretary Maureen Byrd-Blue, Chair Joe McDole Nancy Mills Al Nace Ellen Venditti Travis Rask Andréa Dassie Steve Schabot, Common Council Liaison James Michael, KCSD Liaison Ron Woods, Honorary Member 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 Lynsey Timbrouck at [email protected] or Steve Noble at [email protected]	Contact Information Main Office 467 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: (845) 481-7330 Fax: (845) 481-7329 Email Calendar of Events and Program Registration

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