Opening date TBA for quarry pool in Kingston
Rendering of the floating pool at the quarry lake at the Sojourner State Park in Kingston.
As the summer heat continues to rise, construction for the spring-fed quarry pool in Kingston is wrapping up, according to New York State Parks officials. An official opening date is still to be announced.
Recent construction plans at the Sojourner Truth Park in Ulster County includes a new park entrance off of Route 32 in Kingston, upgraded trails, restrooms, a 12,000-square-foot floating swim crib to offer a safe learning environement for swimmers, as well as a “more adventurous” deep-swim area, and surrounding beach area.
“A lack of access to safe and convenient swimming opportunities has denied far too many New Yorkers the chance to get off line and get outside by engaging with the water and learning foundational water safety skills,” Governor Hochul said.
Lake Sophia, named in honor of Sojourner Truth’s daughter, is the first swimming facility to open in the New York State Parks system in over 20 years. Further construction within the new park includes additional trails with scenic overlooks, a space for outdoor community events and installations detailing the area’s indigenous and industrial heritage. “ The entire project was designed to minimize the footprint of the improvements, maximize accessibility, foster the re-establishment of native ecosystems in the post-industrial landscape, and improve recreational opportunities in disadvantaged communities,” according to state officials.
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