Winter Activities
Centuries of holiday traditions to experience. A park that’s only open one season a year. Meteor showers overhead, tracks through the snow, and miles of trails to enjoy in a whole different way. Winter fun is everywhere at state parks and historic sites! Learn More
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Behind the Scenes of ‘From Land to Legacy"
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of New York’s park and historic site system, we knew we wanted to do something special. Check out our blog to see how we told our full story in-house in a documentary style.
What's New
- Empire Pass holders can now renew their pass for the 2025 season
- Apply to become a New York State Park Police Officer
- New law declares November 26 as 'Sojourner Truth Day' in New York
- Full containment of Jennings Creek Wildfire at Sterling Forest State Park
- Encouraging snowmobilers to ride safely
- 45.2 new miles of Greenway Trail constructed across New York
- Olana State Historic Site’s Over $18 Million Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape Opens
Event Highlights
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Mon 06 JanLittle Explorers - Otters Point Au Roche State Park
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Wed 08 JanNature Chat - Winter Birding at Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County Point Au Roche State Park
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Fri 10 JanLearn to Cross-Country Ski Evangola State Park
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Fri 10 JanTracking Snowshoe Hike Fort Ontario State Historic Site
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Sat 11 JanAutism Nature Trail Ski Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
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Sat 11 JanAutism Nature Trail Ski Letchworth State Park
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Sat 11 JanFree Community Basketball Clinics Session 1 Roberto Clemente State Park
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Sat 11 JanParks Centennial Photo Exhibit Reception Rockefeller 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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