FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2021
Kingston Park
Improvements Project Phase 1 Construction Underway
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Kingston Point Park
Infrastructure Improvements Project Phase 1 is now underway.
The Kingston Point Park Infrastructure
Improvements Project Phase 1 includes the creation of a youth soccer field and
parking lot improvements, and is funded through a grant from the NYS
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. A new playground will
also be constructed as part of the project, which was funded by the City’s
Recreation Fee. These amenities will be constructed adjacent to the beach on
the north of Delaware, east of the entrance to the beach.
“The community has been asking for a
soccer field for years, and we are thrilled to add yet another brand new
playground to our expansive parks portfolio,” said Mayor Noble. “This project
also takes into consideration environmental/sustainability efforts. The new
parking lot will be raised several feet to prevent flooding. The Department of
Environmental Conservation conducted a wetland delineation of the site and we
have been working with them to design Phase 2 of the project, which will
include converting the existing parking lot to a wetland.”
“We’re excited to continue expanding our
parks and facilities,” said Lynsey Timbrouck, Director of Parks and Recreation.
“With the addition of a youth soccer field, our residents will be provided with
new recreational opportunities to enjoy.”
The master plan for the project has been
divided into two phases: Phase 1, currently underway, includes the improvements
north of Delaware Avenue: the soccer field, parking lot, and playground. Phase
1 engineering designs were completed by Brinnier and Larios, a Kingston design
and engineering firm and construction is being done by TJR Excavating
Contractors out of Poughquag, NY. The Playground design and construction is
being done by Jeffrey Associates, with a Playworld system. Phase 1 is expected
to be complete by early fall. Phase 2 will include improvements south of
Delaware Avenue: the facilitation and formal creation of a wetland at the west
end of the existing parking lot, and improvements to the east end of the
parking lot. Phase 2 design and construction will follow Phase 1. The City has
applied for grant funding for Phase 2 and is awaiting awards.
More information can be found at: https://www.kingston-ny.gov/kingstonpointparkii