Yaman Park Beach Receives NY SWIMS Grant for Major Improvements
The City of Cortland is excited to announce that Yaman Park Beach has been awarded funding through the New York State NY SWIMS (New York Statewide Investment in Municipal Swimming) grant program to support significant improvements to the beach and surrounding facilities.
The project will include the construction of a new, modern bathhouse, improvements to the existing pavilions, and enhanced accessibility throughout the beach area. The improvements will also include ADA-compliant beach access and amenities, making Yaman Park Beach more welcoming and accessible for residents and visitors of all abilities.
The new bathhouse will provide improved facilities for beach users and staff, while pavilion improvements will create enhanced spaces for families, groups, and community events. ADA improvements will provide better access from the parking and facility areas to the beach, helping ensure that everyone can enjoy the waterfront. Construction will begin in the spring of 2027.
Yaman Park is open year round, and the beach is open seasonally from the second weekend in June through the third weekend in August.
