Island Point was originally constructed by Company 1225 of the Civilian Conservation Corps as a picnic area. The work included the demolition of 18 cottages along the south shore of the lake, clearing of 3 acres of woods, construction of a footbridge, 2 toilets, a shelter, 4 hand water pumps, 8 fireplaces, 21 picnic table/bench units, a canoe dock and parking lot. The CCC spent 8,578 man hours and the project cost a total of $25,111.50 in 1937.