Laurel Hill State Park Beach

Laurel Hill Beach Modern Sanitary Facility, Constructed in 1957, used until 2008
(Photo taken in 2003 by D.L. Murray)

Swimming at Laurel Hill State Park has been happening for over 70 years since the park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and transferred to the Commonwealth in 1945. At that time, the park had simple facilities such as outdoor dressing stockades, rustic pit latrines, and poor parking. This did not contain the modern days of the automobile.

In the 1950s' two modern sanitary facilities (one of them is pictured above, and both are the same model) were added. 

White Oak Pavilion (Built 1997)
DLM Photo, 2010

Willis Pavilion (Built 1985)
DLM Photo, 2010

Improvements continued with the addition of a pavilion built by the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps in 1985, named the Willis, it stands today. Another pavilion, the White Oak, was also added by the PCC in 1997

New Year Round Restroom added in 2008
DLM Photo 10/14/2014

New Combined Shower Facility Completed in 2008
DLM Photo 10/14/2014

Lastly, in June 2006, the beach was closed for a $1.8 Million improvement project. This project brought trails in the picnic area to ADA Standards Also the former concession stand was converted into an enclosed, furnished pavilion that also included a large deck with Adirondack Chairs and is situated to provide a view of the lake.

Other improvements included heated restrooms as well as new rails, fencing and playground equilpment.

Willis Pavilion in 2014.

New Beach Contact Station Built in 2008
DLM Photo 10/14/2014