Saratoga Spa State Park These baths were built in the 1930s to compete with attraction of European spas April 30, 2024 Return to: Elegant and Exuberant, Saratoga Springs Sports History, Horse Racing and Healing WatersFull resolution (2560 × 1920) Image navigation Previous Image Next Image Saratoga Spa State Park. These baths were built in the 1930s to compete with attraction of European spas. The eventual development of the springs started the trajectory of the locale as a resort.