Papermill Park
The Town of Warrensburg is currently in the process of developing a new waterfront park at the form Warrensburg Board & Paper Mill
Company site, which was recently named Paper Mill Park. |
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The Town of Warrensburg is currently in the process of developing a new waterfront park at the form Warrensburg Board & Paper Mill
Company site, which was recently named Paper Mill Park. In addition to these park facilities park are a number of informal locations where outdoor enthusiasts can access the waterfront via the River Street right of way. However, these locations have a tendency to be somewhat overgrown, along steep embankments, and/or have limited parking opportunities. While canoe and kayak enthusiasts may take advantage of these waterfront opportunities, the only formal boat launch is located directly above the Schroon River hydroelectric dam.
The site is owned by Boralex and the boat launch is required as part of their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
license.
Finally, the plan supports the Town of Warrensburg’s effort to develop Paper Mill Park at the site of the former Warrensburg
Board and Paper Mill Company. The proposed park is currently in the design phase and the Town is now identifying elements
of the project that can be done using local labor forces. Once complete, the park will include a portage from the existing
boat launch located above the dam to a cartop boat launch that will be located below the dam. This will not only improve
accessibility for direct user of the park, but it may also support through paddlers and perhaps be part of a future Hudson
River and Schroon River blueway trail.
RIVER STREET STREETSCAPE REVITALIZATION PLAN by the Chazen Companies (March 2015)
Company site, which was recently named Paper Mill Park. In addition to these park facilities park are a number of informal locations where outdoor enthusiasts can access the waterfront via the River Street right of way. However, these locations have a tendency to be somewhat overgrown, along steep embankments, and/or have limited parking opportunities. While canoe and kayak enthusiasts may take advantage of these waterfront opportunities, the only formal boat launch is located directly above the Schroon River hydroelectric dam.
The site is owned by Boralex and the boat launch is required as part of their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
license.
Finally, the plan supports the Town of Warrensburg’s effort to develop Paper Mill Park at the site of the former Warrensburg
Board and Paper Mill Company. The proposed park is currently in the design phase and the Town is now identifying elements
of the project that can be done using local labor forces. Once complete, the park will include a portage from the existing
boat launch located above the dam to a cartop boat launch that will be located below the dam. This will not only improve
accessibility for direct user of the park, but it may also support through paddlers and perhaps be part of a future Hudson
River and Schroon River blueway trail.
RIVER STREET STREETSCAPE REVITALIZATION PLAN by the Chazen Companies (March 2015)
