YORKTOWN - Work is underway on the rehabilitation of Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park’s mammoth outdoor pool – one of several improvement projects taking shape under a $132 million plan to jumpstart the revitalization of New York state parks and historic sites. The park is in the Town of Yorktown.

“A first-class parks system provides families with the opportunity for healthy recreation, protects the state’s unique natural resources, and attracts residents, tourists, and private investment to communities around our state,” said Governor David Paterson. “The investment in Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park and others across the state will enable state parks to continue nourishing the quality of life in New York State, while preserving and improving important economic assets.”

Projects at the top of FDR’s priority list include the $1 million rehabilitation of the pool facility, including the bathhouse and fencing; $300,000 in repairs to roads and parking areas; and a $100,000 replacement roof for the park office and maintenance center.

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park draws over 570,000 visitors annually. In addition to the pool, the park contains Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, which provide freshwater fishing and boating. The park has numerous picnic areas with tables and grills, softball fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, a soccer field, and playgrounds. Sports enthusiasts may wish to try their hand at disc golf – a short distance from the picnic areas.