Sojourner Truth State Park Steering Committee

THE ROLE OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE

The Sojourner Truth State Park Steering Committee brings together a mix of local partners and community members who reflect the broader community in Kingston and the Town of Ulster. The group helps guide the big-picture vision and supports the work by staying involved and spreading the word.

The Steering Committee builds on the foundation of community engagement carried out by Scenic Hudson, OLIN and Mass Design Group and partners with State Parks management to improve Park accessibility, communications and help facilitate inclusive, community-driven programming in the park.

PARTICIPANTS

Steering Committee participants include representatives from community organizations, advocacy groups, and public agencies that partner with the Palisades Parks Conservancy, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to support equitable access, inclusive programming, and long-term stewardship of Sojourner Truth State Park.

Participants were invited based on their local knowledge, relevant experience, and commitment to the park’s success as a shared public resource.

The Steering Committee currently includes representatives from the following community stakeholders:

Please get in contact if you or someone you know might be interested in participating in the committee.

FUTURE GOALS

2025

  • Build a network of potential partners for park programming

  • Inaugural interest meeting

2026

  • Narrow mission and purpose of group

  • Meeting at least twice a year and maintains a direct line of communication with Park Management

  • Outreach in the community to increase public engagement and communicate park plans

  • Pilot programming in the park

2027

  • Evolution into a Friends Group, welcoming interested community members regardless of organizational ties

  • Meeting 3-4 times a year

  • A Strong partnership with STSP management to facilitate regular park programming

  • Sub committees that facilitate communications with the public, fundraise, and advocate for the local community’s park needs