Charles R. Wood Park
In December 2010, it was reported that Lake George Association, Lake George Land Conservancy and other organizations had acquired the land and were demolishing the site in order return the area to wetlands to filter water draining into Lake George, at a cost of up to $12 million.
In April 2012, it was announced that foundation of Gaslight Village's late founder, the Charles R. Wood Foundation, contributed $750,000 towards a $1.8 million nature park, to be called Charles R. Wood Park. Along with offering picnic and recreational space, the area will treat storm water from NY 9N via a settling pond and a constructed wetland.
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