Halloween Events
From spooky to not-too-scary, we have a fun line-up of Halloween events for all ages. Choose from candlelight ghost tours, scavenger hunts, pumpkin carving, hay rides, haunted hikes and more. Learn More
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
Save Your Empire Pass Card!
Beginning in mid-November, you will be able to renew your existing Empire Pass card online for the 2019 season and each year after.
Details coming soon.
Featured Story
Building Bridges
On your next hike at Mine Kill State Park be sure to admire the great work by NYS Excelsior Conservation Corps members. This crew learned first-hand what it takes to build a bridge and a trail from scratch.
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, October 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 20 OctHarvest Festival Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center
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Sat 20 OctHarvest Festival Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
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Sat 20 OctWicked Woods at Green Lakes Green Lakes State Park
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Sun 21 OctA GATHERING OF OLD CARS Staatsburgh State Historic Site
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Sat 27 OctMake a Difference Day Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
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Sat 27 OctNature’s Creepy Mystery Trail at Thacher Nature Center Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
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Sat 27 OctNature’s Creepy Mystery Trail at Thacher Nature Center Thacher State Park
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Sat 27 OctGREAT JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR SAIL Belmont Lake 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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