Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $6.4M Shepard Park Amphitheater Upgrades in Lake George

Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Amphitheater Upgrades Has Strengthened Lake George's Status as Regional Music, Events Destination

Before and After Photos

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the $6.4 million Shepard Park Amphitheater, a key project of the Town and Village of Lake George's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). With the redesign and reconstruction of the bandstand and amphitheater, the community has strengthened its status as a regional music and events destination.

"The devastating fire that destroyed the Shepard Park Amphitheater left a void in the heart of the Lake George community," Governor Hochul said. "Just over two years later, this new amphitheater stands as a testament to the community's resilience and will once again bring people from all walks of life together through concerts, community events, and new memories for years to come."

The new Shepard Park Amphitheater includes a state-of-the-art performance stage, accessibility improvements, seating options and navigable pathways for an inclusive visitor experience. A transformed green space for passive recreation and performance space buildout with facility upgrades, including audio, visual/lighting equipment and a subfloor storage area.

In addition to $2 million from the DRI, this project has also received $2.9 million from the New York State Assembly administered through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and $1,566,000 from the Village of Lake George.

The Town and Village of Lake George was named the Capital Region DRI winner for the seventh round. Other DRI winners in the region include Glens Falls, Hudson, Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Tannersville, Cohoes, Catskill and Rensselaer.

Read the full press release here.