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Kooser State Park is stamped with the character of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. Picturesque cabins, beach and camping area provide relaxing scenery. The park is bounded by Forbes State Forest on two sides and is an deal spot to start an overnight backpacking trip on the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
Most facilities at Kooser State Park, Somerset County, will be closed to the public beginning March 15, 2002 for widespread park improvements. The entire park will reopen to the public in late fall of 2002.
Areas closed include the overnight facilities, swimming beach and Mighty Oak Pavilion. Other day-use recreation such as fishing, hiking and picnicking will remain open to the public.
More than $1.2 million in improvements are taking place this spring and summer at the park. Projects include construction of a beach washhouse and restroom facility; electrical work to the lifeguard station and Mighty Oak pavilion; and construction of a shower house and restroom facility in both the park's campground and cabin colony.
The improvements at Kooser State Park are part of the Schweiker Administration's multi-year plan to eliminate the backlog of maintenance projects in Pennsylvania's state parks and forests. Since 1995, more than $250 million has been allocated for improving roads, sewer and water systems, marinas, campgrounds, trails, and other facilities at Pennsylvania's 116 state parks and 20 state forests. Growing Greener, the state's largest-ever environmental initiative, is providing $125 million for these park and forest improvements.
Address:
943 Glades Pk.
Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-445-8673
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