COVID-19 UPDATE: NY State Parks are currently open. For guidance about camping, hiking and other activities, visit: COVID-19 UPDATE
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: During the peak spring & summer season, we encourage all visitors to check individual park webpages or historic site webpages, or download the free NY State Parks Explorer app for up-to-date information before visiting. Hours and operational schedules are subject to change. Thank you.
Guided Hike Events
Join us on the trail and explore some new scenery. We offer a varying line-up of hikes and walks on both weekdays and weekends. Guided Hike Events
Boating Safety Class Card
Be ready for the 2021 season with a boating safety certificate. Both online and in-classroom are currently available. Boater Safety Courses
Parks Blog Spring Card
From the past to the present, learn about the places, people, wildlife and untold stories that connect the world of New York State Parks and Historic Sites. NY State Parks Blog
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Explore Long Island's State Parks
This region is noted for its beaches, golf courses, arboretums, and grand estates, containing 30 State Parks and two arboreta to enjoy.
What's New
- Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) applications open May 10th through the CFA. Apply
- Newsletter: Park Connect, May 2021
- Long Island Permits and Pavilion Rentals
- Empire State Trail Challenge
- 2021 New York State Camping Guide
- Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Application
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Newsroom: Press releases, Meeting Notices, Webcasts
Event Highlights
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Sat 19 JunReptile Talk Sterling Forest State Park
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Wed 23 Juna-Historical Landscapes: Olana and the Color of Freedom - Olana After Hours with Jean-Marc Superville Sovak and Myra Armstead Olana State Historic Site
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Fri 25 JunGORGEous Sunsets Whirlpool State Park
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Sat 26 JunFree Fishing Day Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
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Sat 26 JunFree Fishing Day Wellesley Island State Park
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Sun 27 JunMonthly Poetry Club at Minnewaska Minnewaska State Park Preserve
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Sat 04 SepSurvival Skills Sterling Forest State Park
Digital Brochures
State park, historic site and camping information are available in digital format and may be downloaded.
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