Sampson Park & Faunce Memorial Forest

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views

Located in Kingston, Sampson Park & Faunce Memorial Forest is a 200 acre property along scenic waterways. This trail system is ideal for hiking and swimming. There are three certified vernal pools in the park. The Bay Circuit Trail runs through Sampson Park. Also explore Carter Preserve and Hathaway Preserve, other trails in Kingston. Try Carter Preserve for a similar trail experience featuring river.

More Info

dropbox.com: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ew44e96z8evb3tz/SampsonMapG.pdf
wickedlocal.com: https://www.wickedlocal.com/article/20101030/NEWS/310309708
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sampson-forest-memorial-park/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/10-walks-in-kingston/
kingstonma.gov: https://www.kingstonma.gov/600/Conservation-Properties-Trail-Maps
kingstonma.gov: https://kingstonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5382/Guide-to-Open-Space-in-Kingston-PDF

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Kingston
Managed by	Town
Size	175 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	No
Difficulty	Easy
Waterbody	Furnace Brook / Jones River
Cost	Free

Parking

Limited on-site parking at 67 Elm St

Facilities

Informational kiosk & signage, picnic tables, benches, pet waste bags, observation platform, Little Free Library, geocache

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