Hit the Trail
Change up your scenery and explore a new park or trail. We offer a varying line-up of hikes and walks on both weekdays and weekends. Learn more.
Connect Kids to Parks
Are you a 4th grader in NYS? Find out how you and your family can visit parks for free! Learn more
Lifeguarding
Are you a strong swimmer, love to be outdoors and looking for a summer job that helps people? Plan now and join the State Parks Lifeguard team. Dates to qualify have started: Find a location near you.
Park Passes
Your key to all-season enjoyment at New York state parks is the Empire Pass -- available for different lengths of time: one, three- and five-year; or, lifetime. We also offer the Golden Park Program, Access Pass and the Lifetime Liberty Pass.
Featured Story
Protecting Our Pollinators
Across New York, State Parks staff is working hard to help support the diverse populations of pollinators from bees to butterflies, beetles, wasps, and more.
What's New
- State Park facilities impacted on Lake Ontario and in the Thousand Islands
- 2017 New York State Camping Guide
- Safe Boating Courses & Replacement Certificates
- Check out our latest newsletter: Park Connect, May 2017
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- NY Parks 2020: A 7-Point Vision for Transforming NYS Parks
Event Highlights
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Fri 30 JunSmores and More around the Campfire Westcott Beach State Park
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Sat 01 JulSummit Fire Tower Talks Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
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Tue 04 JulIndependence Day Sand Sculpture Contest Grafton Lakes State Park
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Fri 07 JulSmores and More around the Campfire Westcott Beach State Park
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Sat 08 JulSummit Fire Tower Talks Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
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Fri 14 JulSmores and More around the Campfire Westcott Beach State Park
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Sat 15 JulSummit Fire Tower Talks Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
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Sat 15 Jul8th Annual Summer Festival Mine Kill State Park
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Digital Brochures
State park, historic site and camping information are available in digital format and may be downloaded.
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