Watkins Glen State Park gets $5M for entrance redevelopment

ALBANY—Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Tuesday, April 22 that New York State will advance 69 projects to improve and repair 53 State parks and historic sites. The projects are part of a $90 million statewide commitment funded in the 2014-15 State Budget.
Locally, Watkins Glen State Park was one of four parks in the Southern Tier region which got a total of $8.25 million. Watkins was allocated $5 million for “Complete Redevelopment of Main and North Park Entrances to Improve Aesthetics, Traffic Flow, and Pedestrian Safety.”
 “As we celebrate Earth Day, we continue to invest in our parks and historic sites statewide,” Cuomo said. “New York is proud to have the nation’s oldest State park system, and we will continue to do all that we can to preserve and guard these natural resources so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey said, “Not only will this investment continue to make much needed repairs in cherished State Parks large and small, the Governor’s 21st century transformation of our park system will enhance our environment, preserve our heritage, connect people with healthy, active outdoor recreation, and rev the engines of local economies.”
 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 179 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 60 million people annually.
To see the full list of 2014-15 projects visit: https://www.governor.ny.gov/press/04222014State-Parks-Historic-Sites