Since 2005, the Greene IDA has been working on the concept of a tourism destination based development in an area near Exit 21B (Coxsackie) of the NYS Thruway. The site and concept was initially selected based on an interest by Cabela's to develop a major retail center in the area. After an initial evaluation of the site’s resources and discussions with other potential tourism based industries, in 2007 the Greene IDA initiated a thorough review of the project under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). In June 19, 2008 the IDA adopted a formal findings statement based on a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) that set forth a number of different development alternatives. These included the preferred plan to develop a destination scale attraction that would include a large nationally branded indoor water park, outlet retail and a number of other users. Regrettably, as the SEQRA process ended the economy took an unexpected turn and the project was placed on hold.

In 2009, the IDA initiated discussions with a private developer who sought to develop a major hotel water park feature to be operated by one of the leading national brands in the water park industry. MAR Holding LLC and the IDA assembled a highly qualified team of staff and consultants and since that time have been developing the proposal that is set forth on this website. The current concept calls for the development to occur on a 103 acre parcel that the IDA has under option. The first phase will include a 400 room hotel, 80,000 square foot indoor water park, an 18,000 square feet conference center and a number of amenities such as snack bar, restaurants (2) and game room.

To accomplish this project, it is necessary to invest approximately $13,000,000 in new public infrastructure to support both the hotel water park project as well as future development on adjacent lands. This includes a wastewater treatment plant, access road, extension of utilities and extensive environmental mitigation measures. This website has been established to provide the residents of Greene County with information on the project and updates in progress. Use the links provided to access key documents related to the project and contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions or would like to be on our mailing list.