Bathhouse & Public Restroom Redevelopment in Cumberland Bay State Park

Under a continuing design services contract with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP), Beardsley Architects + Engineers provided comprehensive architectural, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction phase services for the redevelopment of park facilities at Southwick Beach State Park.

The project included demolition of outdated bathhouses and construction of two new buildings with supporting site improvements. A new 1,500 SF public restroom provides six private restrooms for campground guests, while a 3,700 SF beach bathhouse serves the public swimming area and includes updated toilet and shower facilities, a lifeguard station, laundry, first aid room, and seasonal mechanical chases for ease of maintenance.

Both structures incorporate stone and wood siding, timber framing, and architectural details in keeping with the park’s historic character. ADA accessible design elements were implemented throughout, including parking upgrades, shower towers, drinking fountains, and an expanded playground featuring equipment for both children and adults.