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Park Projects

Park projects enhance public spaces throughout the Village, including parks, trails, waterfront areas, recreational facilities, and community gathering spaces. These investments improve accessibility, recreation, connectivity, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Projects may include playground upgrades, trail improvements, waterfront enhancements, public art, landscaping, accessibility improvements, and environmental stewardship initiatives.

The Village works with community organizations, volunteers, and funding partners to create vibrant public spaces that reflect the character and identity of Saranac Lake.

Boothe River Park

Project Description

Boothe River Park is a proposed riverfront recreation project on the Saranac River near the Route 3 LaPan bridge. The project would create a river park with a whitewater feature, improved river access, shoreline restoration, and safer public use for paddlers, anglers, tubers, and visitors.

The project builds on Saranac Lake’s paddling culture and supports downtown revitalization by turning an underused section of the river into a more visible, accessible, and active public space. The project was originally advanced by local paddlers and community volunteers and later transferred to the Village for implementation.

Project Status

Design and public engagement are ongoing. As of late 2024, the project was reported to be approximately 30% designed and seeking additional public input and fundraising support.

Funding Summary

Project Cost: To be confirmed
Grant Award Amount: $411,000
Granting Agency / Source: New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Village Funds: To be confirmed
Other Funding: Private donations, local grants, and fundraising through project partners/friends group

Baldwin Park

Project Description

The Baldwin Park project focuses on redesigning one of the Village’s waterfront parks into a stronger public amenity for fishing, paddling, boating, passive recreation, and community use. The concept includes improved pathways, boardwalks, waterfront access, and design elements that take advantage of the park’s views and location.

The project is based on the Village’s 2018 Park Vision Plan and moved forward with design and engineering work through grant funding. Public input was collected in 2022.

Project Status

The Village hired LaBella for design and engineering services. The Parks and Trails Advisory Board served as project advisors. 

Funding Summary

Project Cost: To be confirmed
Grant Award Amount: $57,700
Granting Agency / Source: North Elba Local Enhancement & Advancement Fund
Grant Award Amount: $848,000
Granting Agency / Source: CFA
Village Funds: To be confirmed

Garwood POW Park

Project Description

Garwood Park is a welcoming community space in Saranac Lake, dedicated to honoring Ken Garwood, a local hero and former prisoner of war. The park features open green spaces, recreational areas, and plans for upgrades, including improved lighting, fencing, accessibility, and landscaping, to create a vibrant and inclusive space for all.

Project Status

The Village has begun public engagement through a community survey. 

Take Our Survey, once complete, email to [email protected]

Funding Summary

Project Cost: To be confirmed
Grant Award Amount: To be confirmed
Granting Agency / Source: To be confirmed
Village Funds: To be confirmed
Other Funding: To be confirmed