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Kingston has opened a new public green space called Post Office Park, located at the intersection of Broadway, Grand Street, and Prince Street. Mayor Steven Noble and city officials celebrated the park's grand opening on Friday (June 27) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park features new sidewalks, paths, over two dozen trees, game tables, and benches, enhancing safety and connectivity in the area.
The park connects the bike lane on Broadway to the Empire State Trail and Kingston Greenline, creating a seamless route for cyclists and pedestrians. The project began in 2019 when then-Assemblymember Kevin Cahill secured a $750,000 grant to purchase the land, which previously housed a long-abandoned fast-food restaurant. The park's design, led by KaN Landscape Design, a Kingston-based firm, was community-driven and included input from local residents.
Mayor Noble expressed pride in transforming a once-dangerous intersection into a vibrant community space. He stated, "It is truly gratifying to see a space that was formerly a dangerous intersection with a blighted, abandoned building on the corner, transformed into a beautiful community space for all to gather." The park also features a sculpture by Hudson Valley artist Richard Scherr, commemorating the former post office that stood on the site.
The project received funding from various sources, including the Community Development Block Grant, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the New York State Department of Health’s Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Grant program. The park's opening is part of Mayor Noble's ongoing efforts to make Kingston a safer and more walkable city, with numerous completed and upcoming road safety projects.