COVID-19 UPDATE: New York State Parks are currently open. If you plan on visiting, please wear a face covering and maintain social distance. Park density limits are in effect, so have an alternate plan ready in case the park you are visiting reaches capacity. For additional information about camping, hiking and other activities, visit COVID-19 UPDATE
Snowmobiling Card
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
Winter Fun
As the mercury drops, parks are open (conditions permitting) incl. select properties with winter sports such as snowshoeing, x-country skiing, sledding, skating, snowmobiling and more! Winter Fun
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth was one of the leading voices for human rights and universal suffrage in the 19th century. Her vital contributions to American history have been recognized with an installation of a bronze statue at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Learn more.
Featured Story
Logging miles and checking off mountain tops? Try a nature break with a new purpose called Shinrin-yoku; this Japanese inspired concept translates to "forest bathing", a form of nature therapy.
What's New
- Long Island Permits
- Newsletter: Park Connect, December 2020
- 2020 New York State Camping Guide
- Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Application
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Celebrating the Suffrage Centennial - A Virtual History Tour
- Building Better Parks: Update on NY Parks 2020 Progress
- Economic Benefits of the New York State Park System
Event Highlights
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Sat 16 JanBird Talk and Walk Connetquot River State Park Preserve
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Sat 16 JanWhen Ice Came from the River: Ice Harvesting in the Gilded Age Staatsburgh State Historic Site
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Sat 16 JanLife Under the Ice Hike Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
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Sat 16 JanLife Under the Ice Hike Letchworth State Park
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Sat 16 JanWinter Astronomy DeVeaux Woods State Park
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Mon 18 JanLittle Explorers - Animal Tracks Point Au Roche State Park
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Sat 23 JanSnowshoe Fun! Golden Hill State Park
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Sat 23 JanNight Owl Walk Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Digital Brochures
State park, historic site and camping information are available in digital format and may be downloaded.
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