Kingston Midtown Linear Park - Kingston, NY
Kingston Midtown Linear Park – Dog-Friendly Trails in Kingston, New York
Kingston Midtown Linear Park offers a scenic, pet-friendly escape in the heart of Midtown Kingston, New York. This park stands out for its lush, linear trail system with a crushed gravel walkway sunken below street level, providing a peaceful urban retreat. Dog owners will appreciate the park’s natural tunnel of greenery which dampens city noise, creating a unique and tranquil setting for dog walks and outdoor activities.
The park provides ample parking and shaded areas, making it comfortable for visitors and their pets, especially during summer afternoons. With accessible trails connecting to additional local rail trails, Kingston Midtown Linear Park is an excellent destination for dog-friendly hiking and leisurely strolls in Kingston. The park is clean, well-maintained, and is quickly becoming a popular spot for dog walkers and families alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the park features pet-friendly trails and connects to the O&W and Wallkill Valley rail trails.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, the trail is surrounded by lush green vegetation providing natural shade, especially in the summer.
- Is parking available at the park? Yes, there is plenty of parking available at the park.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, the trails are noted to be clean and safe, with occasional litter that visitors are encouraged to help remove.
- Are there activities for kids nearby? Yes, reviews mention a playground and other park activities for children.
Reviews
5 stars
5 stars
An amazing linear park that recently opened (2019). The trail is a secluded nature tunnel through a very urban area of Midtown Kingston. One trailhead is in Kingston Plaza behind the Catskill Mountain Railways, the other trailhead is across the street from the Outdated Lite Cafe on Downs Street, just north of Broadway.
The crushed gravel walkway is sunken below street level. In July, the trail sides are walls of lush green vegetation reaching up to street level. This damps the noise from traffic, giving the effect of being far away, out in nature. It’s a completely different way to experience Midtown Kingston.
I saw a few other pedestrians and dog walkers. But so far this amazing path seems vastly underutilized. I expect it to get more use as each section of the rail trail opens up and connects.
The trail is clean and safe, but I did spot some litter. Please consider picking up a piece of trash or two each time you come here for a walk.
An amazing linear park that recently opened (2019). The trail is a secluded nature tunnel through a very urban area of Midtown Kingston. One trailhead is in Kingston Plaza behind the Catskill Mountain Railways, the other trailhead is across the street from the Outdated Lite Cafe on Downs Street, just north of Broadway.
The crushed gravel walkway is sunken below street level. In July, the trail sides are walls of lush green vegetation reaching up to street level. This damps the noise from traffic, giving the effect of being far away, out in nature. It’s a completely different way to experience Midtown Kingston.
I saw a few other pedestrians and dog walkers. But so far this amazing path seems vastly underutilized. I expect it to get more use as each section of the rail trail opens up and connects.
The trail is clean and safe, but I did spot some litter. Please consider picking up a piece of trash or two each time you come here for a walk.
Great start to the new Kingston bike trails system. Allows you to skip over the very busy and treacherous Broadway, 587, Albany Avenue intersection when going from Uptown/Kingston Plaza to Midtown. Can connect to the O&W and Wallkill Valley rail trails easily and safely from here.
Great start to the new Kingston bike trails system. Allows you to skip over the very busy and treacherous Broadway, 587, Albany Avenue intersection when going from Uptown/Kingston Plaza to Midtown. Can connect to the O&W and Wallkill Valley rail trails easily and safely from here.