Lifeguard
Are you a strong swimmer, love to be outdoors and looking for a summer job? Plan now and join the State Parks Lifeguard team. Dates to qualify have started: find a location near you
Snowmobile Safety Courses
Take a snowmobile safety course and keep your winter adventures fun and safe! Topics covered include pre-ride preparation, trail etiquette, operation in various weather conditions and how to handle emergencies. Learn More
Renew Your Empire Pass Card Online for the 2019 Season.
Save time and money! Renew before March 31st 2019 and get a special $10 discount--online only.
Featured Story
Great Horned Owl
In the wild, February and March may seem like the worst time for a bird to raise a family, with challenges including frigid temps, sleet, wind, and snow. But this is no ordinary bird, this is a great bird - a Great Horned Owl.
What's New
- Building Better Parks: Update on NY Parks 2020 Progress
- Economic Benefits of the New York State Park System
- 2018 New York State Camping Guide
- Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Application
- Latest newsletter: Park Connect, December 2018
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Check Out Our Photo Galleries
- 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black
Event Highlights
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Sat 16 FebWashington's Birthday Celebration Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
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Tue 19 FebWinter Bingo Saratoga Spa State Park
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Thu 21 FebScholars Lecture: The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
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Sat 23 FebBirds and Bagels at the Welcome Center Grafton Lakes State Park
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Sun 24 FebAnimal Tracking Grafton Lakes State Park
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Sat 02 MarPancake Breakfast Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
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Sat 02 MarPancake Breakfast Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
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Sat 02 MarMaple Sapturdays at the Humphrey Nature Center Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
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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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