(Monticello) - County Manager David P. Fanslau announced today that Lake Superior State Park Season Passes are available for sale to Sullivan County residents and property owners.  

The Season passes may be purchases at the Division of Public Works Office located on the first floor of the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North St., Monticello, NY.   Each pass is $15.00.  To purchase a pass bring proof of residency or property ownership to the DPW office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm.  

2009 Season pass holders may download the renewal form from the County Website (www.co.sullivan.ny.us) and apply for their 2010 season pass by mail.  

“The Beach at Lake Superior State Park will open to the public on Saturday, May 29, 2010 and continue to operate on weekends through the end of June, when it will commence its daily operations through Labor Day.  The hours of operation are 9am - 7pm, subject to weather conditions, “said Fanslau.  Admission fees are $5 per person; children under 3 years old are free.  Lake Superior does participate in the Golden Park Program, which grants senior citizens free admission to the park on weekdays only.  (No weekends or holidays.)  Boat rentals, Vending Machines and the Bathhouse will all be available during regular beach operating hours.  

A picnic pavilion is available for rent; please contact the DPW office at (845) 807-0261 for more information.  “Lake Superior State Park is operated and maintained by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works through a 20 year license agreement with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission,” concluded Fanslau.

For more information about this press release, please contact David Fanslau, County Manager, at 845-807-0450.