New York state is making a big investment in playgrounds at state parks.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the state will spend $2.5 million to build or improve 13 playgrounds at eight different state parks.
The Democratic governor says the funding is part of his plan to add or upgrade 100 state playgrounds by 2020.
The work will involve the replacement of old, outdated playgrounds along with new landscaping, trails and seating.
Parks on the list for new playgrounds include Captree State Park in Suffolk County, Green Lakes State Park in Onondaga County, Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County and Letchworth State Park in Livingston and Wyoming counties
The work is expected to be completed in time for use next year.
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