Historic Roosevelt II Bathhouse at Saratoga Spa State Park Reopens After Decades of Disuse
Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid headed up the grand reopening of the historic Roosevelt II Bathhouse at Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga County as part of a $2.3 million restoration project. First opened in 1935 by former New York governor and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the iconic Georgian Revival-style bathhouse had been closed since the 1980s.
The bathhouse's historic lobby has been restored, new restrooms installed, new heating, ventilation and plumbing systems added, and toxic asbestos removed. The center’s new coffee shop is being operated by Saratoga County-based Wired Coffee, which currently runs cafes in Malta and the city of Albany.
Future plans include use of a portion of the facility by the not-for-profit group COESA, which will offer retreat experiences and classes in personal well-being, leadership, meditation, professional wellness training, and work-life balance. Learn more