Pull Up a Bench

A bench at Academy Green park.
A bench at Academy Green park.

As the spring winds up in all its sunny glory, I’m reminded of how wonderful it is to relax outside. Do it with a book, or a bagged lunch, or just with a cup of coffee.

In Kingston, there are a few great spots to take a break from work and relax outside. The Academy Green park has a few benches, but the best place to sit is between the statues (see picture).

A bluestone bench at Academy Green.
A bluestone bench at Academy Green.

Another great spot is the Peace Park, which is wonderfully sunny. Also uptown is the Senate House, which has a few shaded spots with benches. Downtown, the Rondout is terffic, but Cornell Park is also incredibly scenic.

Hey, I just had an idea. Is anyone familiar with Google Maps? Maybe we can get a few volunteers to map out all of the parks. Let me know if you can help.

In the meantime, pull up a bench and relax.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz

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