100th Anniversary
Robert Moses State Park celebrated its 100th anniversary June 27, 2008.
The $700,000 rehabilitation of the bathhouse at Field #3, which originally opened to the public in June 1940, was completed largely by parks staff. The renovation included removal of a glass and metal storefront added to the building in the 1980s, allowing the food concession, beach shop and first aid offices to be enlarged with the construction of a new exterior, which complements the original architecture of the building. In addition, the park's cupola and clock have been restored to working order.
Inside, the bathrooms were completely renovated and reconfigured to allow more space and better traffic flow to the changing areas. A new family bathroom has been added to what was formerly closet space in the center entryway of the bathhouse. Renovation of the restrooms involved re-tiling the walls, the floors, new partitions and fixtures. The entire interior and exterior were repainted.
The renovations were part of a $132 million capital improvement spending plan in the 2008 state budget for New York's 178 state parks and 35 historic sites.
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