Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Winter Fun

Autumn Events

Enjoy your parks year-round. Experience cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter wildlife programs and more this winter! See events

Join Our Team

Join Our Team

Think outside, no box required! From seasonal positions to permanent employment, we offer a wide variety of job opportunities within State Parks and Historic Sites. Join Our Team

Empire Pass

Empire Pass

Purchase or renew your Empire Pass today for a year of fun and adventure in New York State! Get started

Featured Story

Climb a Ladder to the Outdoors

A ladder is used to get to a place otherwise beyond reach. That kind of help is the idea behind the State Parks' Ladders to the Outdoors program, which provides free recreational programs for youth in underserved communities in Niagara and Erie counties.

Digital Brochures

State park, historic site and camping information are available in digital format and may be downloaded.

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