Press Release
November 13, 2012
Angela P. Berti
(716) 278-1764
State Parks Seeking Partners at Allegany State Park
Partners sought to develop, enhance largest NYS park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the expansion of rental cottages at Allegany State Park, the largest park in the state system. The RFP, which is open until February 13, 2013, seeks a partner to assist in the construction and management of year round cottage rentals.
As attractive alternatives to the rustic cabins found throughout the park, the popular cottages at Allegany State Park offer more features and amenities such as linen service and full kitchens and baths. An optional component of the RFP provides for the development of Group Camp 10, which could provide cabins and services for larger groups.
With 65,000 acres of wilderness and nearly 1.3 million visitors a year, Allegany State Park is a year round playground for campers and day users from Western New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and beyond. The park boasts two beaches, picnic areas, miles of hiking trails, educational programming, horseback trails, snowmobiling and mountain bike trails and 424 campsites, 375 cabins and three group camps currently available for rental.
Interested parties may request more information or a copy of the RFP by contacting Harold Hagemann at (518) 486-2932 or by emailing him at Harold.Hagemann@parks.ny.gov.