Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) welcomes all visitors to explore outdoor recreation on state lands, and we are committed to providing an ever-increasing range of inclusive, accessible opportunities.

Universal Access in New York State Parks means providing recreation and interpretive opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Accessibility improvements include inviting people with mobility concerns to our state lands, or to experience the various auxiliary aids and services our park and historic site programs have available to include people with sensory or cognitive differences.

Some examples of these tools include accessible fishing piers and kayak launches, trail and beach mobility aids, accessible overlooks and picnic tables, wheelchair charging stations, paved pathways, assistive technology, programming at select facilities to offer demonstrations of adaptive equipment, ADA accessible campsites, and Letchworth State Park’s Autism Nature Trail, the first of its kind in the nation.

Given the vast size and scope of the New York State Park system, expanding accessible opportunities at Parks is an evolving and ongoing project. As we increasingly make our facilities and programs more accessible, information will continue to be made readily available at our facilities, in publications and informational materials, and on this website. We encourage you to visit the "Amenities and Activities" sections of each park or site page to find the latest accessibility information for that facility. We also strongly recommend that you contact the facility in advance of your visit to understand what you can expect and how best to make your experience positive. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Facility Manager of the park or historic site you plan to visit, and or the agency’s ADA Coordinator.

For information about the Access Pass program for New Yorkers with certain permanent disabilities visit Access Pass or call 518-474-2324 or the New York Relay system at 711 for TTY or VCO users.

Resources, Policies and Contact

These materials include the agency’s policies along with information about auxiliary aids and services and requests for reasonable modifications and the agency’s ADA Coordinator.

• OPRHP Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Notice (pdf)
• Accessibility Policy (pdf)
• OPRHP Auxiliary Services Policy (pdf)
• Policy on Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (pdf)
• OPRHP Patron's Request for Reasonable Modifications

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Notice

Notice of Public Rights under the ADA

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis of disability in OPRHP practices and policies, or the provisions of its programs, services, and activities.

OPRHP will make reasonable modification to its practices and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded equitable access to its programs, services, and activities. The ADA does not require that the OPRHP take any action which would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs, services, or activities; or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

According to the OPRHP Patron’s Request for Reasonable Modifications and OPRHP Auxiliary Aids and Services, individuals who are requesting a reasonable accommodation to a program, service, or activity; or who require auxiliary aids or services for effective communication, should contact:

Owen Gilbo, ADA Coordinator
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12238
Voice: (518) 402-2648
Owen.Gilbo@parks.ny.gov

It is preferable that requests be submitted to the ADA Coordinator 14 days prior to the program, event or need.

Remedies and Grievances

Individuals alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in OPRHP practices and policies, or the provisions of its programs, services, and activities may file a grievance using the

• OPRHP ADA Grievance Procedure.
• OPRHP ADA Grievance Policy (pdf)
• OPRHP ADA Grievance Form (pdf)

Additional Resources:

• Accessible Recreation in New York State Lands Managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation
• ILNY’s Find Your Accessible Adventure in New York

Contact Us

We appreciate your questions and suggestions. Every effort will be made to respond to your comments in a timely manner. If your inquiry is regarding accessible features or amenities at a specific state park, historic site or golf course, we strongly encourage you to contact that property directly.

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Email

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Question or Comment

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

ADA Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Unit
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12238
Accessibility@parks.ny.gov

Access Pass Information
518-474-2324

Regional Offices