Who:           State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
                    Bruce Stoff, Ithaca Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau

                    Local and state officials

What:           Groundbreaking ceremony to announce details of a NY Parks 2020 project at Taughannock Falls State Park’s popular “Overlook” area

When:          1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Where:        Overlook at Taughannock Falls State Park
                    1740 Taughannock Blvd.

                    Trumansburg, NY 14886

                   

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a groundbreaking ceremony to announce details and celebrate the commencement of a multifaceted project that will transform Taughannock Falls State Park’s “Overlook,” the popular area from which visitors can easily access breathtaking views of the park's namesake waterfall – one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. The Finger Lakes park is also home to campsites and cabins that overlook Cayuga Lake, a marina, boat launch, beach and multi-use trails perfect for non-stop enjoyment.