More Spa Park Projects to Start

SARATOGA SPRINGS – In a prepared statement, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that construction would begin this month on the rehabilitation and preservation of the Roosevelt II Bathhouse in Saratoga Spa State Park.

A project valued at more than $2 million will convert the long-vacant facility into a home for Coesa, a lifelong learning, well-being and leadership center, as well as rehabilitate the historic Arcades of two 1930s-era buildings. The project is part of Governor Cuomo's “NY Parks 2020” initiative to rejuvenate the state park system.

In addition to renovating the Roosevelt II Bathhouse, the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will also begin a $345,000 project to rehabilitate the roofs, masonry and plaster ceilings in the Hall of Springs and Administration Buildings Arcades. 

Both projects are slated to be complete by the end of the year.

Construction has already begun to add a new bathhouse for the Peerless Pool, slated to open this summer. Further improvements to Saratoga Spa State Park that have recently been completed include a new Creekside Classroom for environmental education programs; renovations at the Victoria Pool complex; and paved recreational trails, playgrounds and picnic shelters.

For more information, call 518-474-0456 or visit the website www.parks.ny.gov.