Guided Hikes
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. Learn More
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 begun– find a location near you.Qualifying Dates
2018 Annual Empire Pass Now Available Online
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.
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Late Bloomers
Act Two of the woodland wildflower show has started — check out the species you might see on your next hike.
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, June 2018
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Check Out Our Photo Galleries
- NY Parks 2020: A 7-Point Vision for Transforming NYS Parks
- 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black
Event Highlights
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Fri 22 JunOutdoor Summer Movie John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
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Sat 23 JunSummer Solstice Party! Gantry Plaza State Park
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Sat 30 Jun43rd CAVAC Arts and Crafts Show Lorenzo State Historic Site
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Sat 30 Jun2018 Marina Day Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
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Sat 30 JunKick off the Summer Carnival Lake Erie State Park
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Sat 30 JunMovies Under the Walkway – Wonder Woman Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
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Wed 04 JulFourth of July Fireworks Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
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Sat 14 JulCanal Days Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
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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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