YEARS OF STORIES
From the beaches of Long Island to the forests in Allegany, New York State Parks and Historic Sites are where family and friends gather, and where memories are made. During this Centennial celebration, we invite you to share them with us!
See what other stories have been shared
READY TO SHARE YOUR STORY?
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS!
Send us an email with your story or memory at stories@parks.ny.gov – don’t forget to attach a photo or video if you’d like!
Social Media
Follow us on social and post your favorite memory on Facebook, Instagram, or X using #NYStateParksStory.
Online
Check out the form below to share a written parks or historic sites story or memory from your past. Do you have a photo or video you’d also like to share? Feel free to email it to us at the address above!
Disclaimer: Submissions are subject to the content submission agreement, which includes the right of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to use your story in any of its promotional materials, not limited to the Share Your Story Project.
We’ll collect these memories and share them on our social media channels, in our email newsletter, on our blog, and in many more ways.
Are the memories slow to come? Follow New York State Parks on Facebook, X and Instagram for regular story sparks or sign up for our newsletter. We can’t wait to hear your stories!