In 1926, the Zonta Club of Glens Falls organized the construction of the first public bathing house at Haviland Cove, bringing together nearly a hundred local residents, community leaders, students, and contractors. While the original building is gone, it began a legacy of community gatherings during the summer months along the beach.

This website will provide historical information from Crandall Library’s Folklife Center, Zonta Club of Glens Falls, City Historian Wayne Wright, and the Chapman Museum, along with updates about the future of the park. Browse the history of this historic park in Glens Falls.