Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Statewide Plans

• Signed Findings and Adoption Statement (pdf)
• 2014-2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (pdf)
• 2014-2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Appendices (pdf)
• 2014 SCORP Public Webinar Presentation 02/04/2014 (pdf)
• 2014-2019 Open Project Selection Process (pdf)

Statewide Trails Plan

• Executive Summary (pdf)

• 2010 Statewide Trails Plan

New York State Open Space Plan

• 2014 Draft Open Space Conservation Plan

• 2009 New York State Open Space Plan (pdf)

Public Information Meeting Packets

• Wellesley Island Park Complex Meeting Packet (pdf)
• Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Site Management Plan Meeting Packet (pdf)

Mine Kill and Max V. Shaul State Parks and John Burroughs State Historic Site Interim Planning Assessment

• 2017 Interim Planning Assessment (pdf)
• 2017 Interim Planning Assessment Appendix (pdf)
• 2017 Interim Planning Assessment Mine Kill Map (pdf)
• 2017 Interim Planning Assessment Mine Kill Trails Map (pdf)
• 2017 Interim Planning Assessment Shaul and Burroughs Map (pdf)

Taconic State Park Draft Master Plan

• Draft Taconic State Park Master Plan (pdf)
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) (pdf)
• Figures 1A/B: Boundary/Topography (pdf)
• Figures 2A/B: Land Use (pdf)
• Figures 3A/B: Bedrock Geology (pdf)
• Figures 4A/B: Surficial Geology (pdf)
• Figures 5A/B: Soils (pdf)
• Figure 6: Watershed (pdf)
• Figures 7A/B: Water Resources (pdf)
• Figures 8A/B: Ecological Communities (pdf)
• Figures 9A/B: Significant Natural Communities (pdf)
• Figures 10A/B: Recreational Resources (pdf)
• Figure 11: Bird Conservation Area (pdf)
• Figure 12: Natural Heritage Area (pdf)
• Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Trails Plan Map (pdf)

Sampson State Park Draft Master Plan

• Draft Sampson State Park Master Plan (pdf)
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) (pdf)
• DEIS Figures 1-3 (pdf)
• DEIS Figures 4-6 (pdf)
• DEIS Figures 7-8 (pdf)
• DEIS Campground and Cottage Alternative Locations (pdf)
• Draft Master Plan Map (pdf)

Rockefeller State Park Preserve Land Exchange - Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Rockefeller State Park Preserve Land Exchange - Final Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• FEIS Figures 1 - 9 (pdf)
• FEIS Appendices A - C (pdf)
• 2016 08 24 Rock. Land Exchange-SignedFindings Statement (pdf)

Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail

• Preliminary Draft Master Plan Cover and Introduction (pdf)
• Analysis of Route Alternatives (pdf)
• Route 9D Corridor Improvements (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 1.1 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 1.2 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 1.3 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 1.4 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 1.4 Illustrated Plan (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 2.1 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 2.2 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 3.1 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 3.2 (pdf)
• Preferred Alignment 3.3 (pdf)
• Implementation Overview (pdf)
• Preliminary Draft Master Plan - Implementation Map (pdf)
• Draft Scoping Document (pdf)
• Final Scoping Document (pdf)

Bethpage and Trail View Final Trails Plan

• Final Plan and Full Environmental Assessment Form (pdf)
• Figures 01-06 (pdf)
• Figures 07-11 (pdf)
• North and South Final Trails Plan Maps (pdf)

Genesee Valley Greenway State Park Management Plan

• Introduction and Table of Contents (pdf)
• Part 1 Operations, Management and Maintenance (pdf)
• Part 2 Existing Conditions and Background (pdf)
• Part 3 Appendices (pdf)

Sunken Meadow State Park Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Sunken Meadow State Park Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• Figures 1 - 5 (pdf)
• Figures 6 - 10 (pdf)
• Figures 11 - 15 (pdf)
• Figures 16 - 23 (pdf)
• Appendix A (pdf)
• Appendix B - F (pdf)
• Appendix G (pdf)
• Appendix H - O (pdf)
• Appendix P (pdf)
• Sunken Meadow State Park Final Master Plan Map (pdf)

John Boyd Thacher & Thompson's Lake State Parks Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• John Boyd Thacher & Thompson's Lake State Parks Final Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• John Boyd Thacher & Thompson's Lake State Parks Final Master Plan (pdf)
• Figure 1 Boundary Map (pdf)
• Figure 2 Adjacent Land Use Map (pdf)
• Figure 3 Existing Bird Conservation Area Map (pdf)
• Figure 4 Bedrock Geology Map (pdf)
• Figure 5 Surficial Geology Map (pdf)
• Figure 6 Topography Map (pdf)
• Figure 7 Water Resources Map (pdf)
• Figure 8 Ecological Communities Map (pdf)
• Figure 9 Significant Ecological Communities Map (pdf)
• Figure 10 Recreation Resources Map (pdf)
• Figure 11 Natural Heritage Area Map (pdf)
• Figure 12 Existing Trail System Map (pdf)
• Figure 13 Trail Assessment Map (pdf)
• Figure 14 Summer Trails Plan Map (pdf)
• Figure 15 Winter Trails Plan Map (pdf)
• Figures 16a and 16b Trails Alternatives Maps (pdf)
• Large Format Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Large Format Trails Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)

Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain, Nyack Beach & Haverstraw Beach State Parks Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain, Nyack Beach and Haverstraw Beach State Parks Master Plan (pdf)
• Final Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain, Nyack Beach and Haverstraw Beach State Parks Final Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• Figures 1 - 3 Vicinity, Location, Adjacent Land Use Maps (pdf)
• Figures 4 - 8 Geology, Topography, Slope, Soil, Water Resource Maps (pdf)
• Figures 9 - 11 Ecological, Cultural, Building Inventory Maps (pdf)
• Figures 12 - 15 North Pool, South Rec. Area, Landing Road, BCA Maps (pdf)

Ogden & Ruth Livingston Mills & Margaret Lewis Norrie State Parks & Staatsburgh State Historic Site Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Mills-Norrie-Staatsburgh Final Master Plan /Final Impact Statement (pdf)
• Chapter 2 Figures 1 - 3 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Figures 4 - 8 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Figures 9 - 13 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Figures 14 - 17 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Figures 18 - 21 (pdf)
• Final Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Appendices (pdf)

Grafton Lakes State Park Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Grafton Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• Figure 1 - Vicinity Map (pdf)
• Figure 2 - Boundary Map (pdf)
• Figure 3 - Landcover (pdf)
• Figure 4 - Rensselaer Plateau (pdf)
• Figure 5 - Surficial Geology (pdf)
• Figure 6 - Topography (pdf)
• Figure 7 - Slope Analysis (pdf)
• Figure 8 - Soils (pdf)
• Figure 9 - Watersheds and Drainage Basins (pdf)
• Figure 10 - Water Resources (pdf)
• Figure 11 - Wetlands (pdf)
• Figure 12 - Ecological Communities (pdf)
• Figure 13 - Significant Ecological Communities (pdf)
• Figure 14 - Cultural Resources (pdf)
• Figure 15 - Recreation Resources (pdf)
• Figure 16 - Proposed Park Preservation Area (pdf)
• Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Trails Map (pdf)
• Appendices (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A1 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A2 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A3 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A4 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A5 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A6 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A7 (pdf)
• Appendix A - Figure A8 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 1 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 2 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 3 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 4 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 5 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 6 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 7 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 8 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 9 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 10 (pdf)
• Appendix B - Figure 11 (pdf)

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park & Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park & Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• Chapter 2 Master Plan Figures 1-4B (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 5-6 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 7A-7C (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 8A-9C (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 10A-11C (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 12-14 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 15A-16C (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Master Plan Figures 17-20 (pdf)
• Fahnestock Final Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Hudson Highlands Final Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Appendices - Cover and List (pdf)
• Appendix A - Analysis and Alternatives Considered (pdf)
• Appendix B - Final Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 1-6 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 7-12 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 13-18 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 19-25 (pdf)
• Fahnestock Final Trails Map (pdf)
• Hudson Highlands Final Trails Map (pdf)
• Appendix C - Ecological Fahnestock & Hudson Highlands (pdf)
• Appendix D - Flora of Fahnestock & Hudson Highlands (pdf)
• Appendix E - Fauna of Fahnestock & Hudson Highlands (pdf)
• Appendix F - Existing Buildings (pdf)
• Appendix G - BCA Management Guidance Summaries, Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands (pdf)
• Appendix H - Coastal Consistency (pdf)

Green Lakes State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Green Lakes State Park Final Master Plan/FEIS (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Figures 1 - 3 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 4 - 7 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 8 - 11 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 12 - 15 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Figures 16 - 18 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Large Format Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Large Format Trails Plan Map (pdf)
• Appendix A - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Appendix B - Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B - Trails Plan Maps (pdf)
• Appendix C - Bird Conservation Area Management Guidance Summary (pdf)
• Appendix D - Historic Structures (pdf)
• Appendix E - Park Preservation Law, Article 20 (pdf)
• Appendix F - Beach Access Improvement Plan Summary (pdf)
• Appendix G - Tulip Hill Picnic Table Removal (pdf)
• Appendix H - Green Lakes State Park Grassland Management Plan (pdf)
• Appendix I - Building Inventory (pdf)

Robert G. Wehle State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Robert G. Wehle State Park Final Master Plan/FEIS (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Figures 1 - 2 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 3 - 7 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 8 - 12 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Figures 13 - 16 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Appendix A - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Appendix B - Invasive Species Management Plan (pdf)
• Appendix C - OPRHP Trail Standards (pdf)
• Appendix D - Trail Assessment (pdf)
• Appendix E - Cultural Resources Letter (pdf)
• Appendix F - Coastal Zone Management Program Consistency (pdf)

Hallock State Park Preserve (formerly Jamesport State Park) Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Cover & Notice of Completion (pdf)
• Acknowledgements & Table of Contents (pdf)
• Executive Summary (pdf)
• Chapter 1 Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 2 Figures 1-3 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Figures 4-9 (pdf)
• Chapter 4 Chapter (pdf)
• Chapter 5 Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 6 The Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Figures 10-15 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Chapter 7 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 8 Comments and Responses (pdf)
• References (pdf)
• Appendix A - Flora and Fauna of Hallock State Park Preserve (pdf)
• Appendix B - Bird Check List for Hallock State Park Preserve (pdf)
• Appendix C - Trail Standards and Guidelines for New York State Parks (pdf)
• 2015 Hallock Master Plan Amendment and EAF (pdf)

Allegany State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Allegany Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement (pdf)
• Chapter 2 Master Plan Figures 1-2 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 3-4 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 5-6 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 7-8 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 Master Plan Figures 9-10 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Master Plan Figures 11-12 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Master Plan Figures 13-14 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 Master Plan Figures 15-16 (pdf)
• Final Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Appendices - Cover and List (pdf)
• Appendix A - Analysis and Alternatives Considered (pdf)
• Appendix B - Final Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 1-2 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 3-4 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 5-6 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 7-8 (pdf)
• Appendix B Figures 9-10 (pdf)
• Appendix C - History and Timeline of Allegany State Park (pdf)
• Appendix D - Flora and Fauna (pdf)
• Appendix E, F and G - Endangered Flora and Fauna and Ecological Communities (pdf)
• Appendix H - Letter of Resolution (pdf)
• Appendix I - Drilling Permit Application (pdf)
• Appendix J - Park Law Section 20 (pdf)

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Cover & Notice of Completion (pdf)
• Table of Contents & Acknowledgements (pdf)
• Executive Summary (pdf)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Figures 1-4 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 5-13 (pdf)
• Chapter 4 - Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Figures 14-15 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - The Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Figures 16-25 (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Chapter 7 - Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 8 - Comments and Responses (pdf)
• References (pdf)
• Appendices (pdf)

Minnewaska State Park Preserve Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Cover - Notice of Completion (pdf)
• Table of Contents (pdf)
• Executive Summary & Acknowledgements (pdf)
• Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Figures 1-5 (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Figures 6-18 (pdf)
• Chapter 4 - Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - The Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Figures 19-24 (pdf)
• Final Trails Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Master Plan Map (Large Format) (pdf)
• Chapter 7 - Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 8 - Comments and Responses (pdf)
• References (pdf)
• Appendix A - 1993 Master Plan Maps (pdf)
• Appendix B - Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B - Trails Plan Figures (pdf)
• Appendix C - Birds of Minnewaska State Park Preserve (pdf)
• Appendix D - Design Guidelines (pdf)
• Appendix E - Shawangunk Gateway Campground Plan (pdf)
• Appendix F-I - Sam's Point Master Plan, BCA Management Guidance, Park Preservation Law, and Palisades Interstate Park Commission (pdf)
• 2016 Minnewaska State Park Preserve Master Plan Amendment and EAF (pdf)

Saratoga Spa State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Saratoga Spa State Park Final Master Plan/FEIS (pdf)
• Map Atlas Cover (pdf)
• Map Atlas Index (pdf)
• Figure 1 - Vicinity (pdf)
• Figure 2 - Community Context (pdf)
• Figure 3 - Park Boundary (pdf)
• Figure 4 - Land Use (pdf)
• Figure 5 - Surficial Geology (pdf)
• Figure 6 - Topography (pdf)
• Figure 7 - Soils (pdf)
• Figure 8 - Wetlands (pdf)
• Figure 9 - Ecological Communities (pdf)
• Figure 10 - Mineral Springs and Pump Wells (pdf)
• Figure 11 - Structures (pdf)
• Figure 12 - Recreational Resources (pdf)
• Figure 13 - Off Leash Area (pdf)
• Figure 14 - Park Preservation Area (pdf)
• Figure 15 - Natural Heritage Area (pdf)
• Figure 16 - Bird Conservation Area (pdf)
• Figure 17 - Lincoln Bath Visitor Center (pdf)
• Figure 18 - Peerless Pool Complex (pdf)
• Figure 19 - Roosevelt II Bath House Conceptual Plan (pdf)
• Figure 20 - Endangered Butterfly Management Units (pdf)
• Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Trails Plan Map (pdf)
• Appendix Cover and Index (pdf)
• Appendix A - Trails Plan (pdf)
• Appendix B - Permeable Paving Protocols (pdf)
• Appendix C - Bird Conservation Area Program Management Guidance Summary (pdf)
• Appendix D - Signage Plan (pdf)

Midway State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Cover & Notice of Completion (pdf)
• Table of Contents & Acknowledgements (pdf)
• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1 - Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 2 - Park Background (pdf)
• Chapter 3 - Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 4 - Park Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 5 - Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - The Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6 - Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Chapter 7 - Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 8 - Comments and Responses (pdf)
• References and Appendices (pdf)

Black Diamond Trail Final Master Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Cover and Table of Contents (pdf)
• Executive Summary Text (pdf)
• Executive Summary Maps (pdf)
• Chapter I: Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter II: Guiding Principles (pdf)
• Chapter III: Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter IV: Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter V: Master Plan Introduction and RHT to BF Segment Text (pdf)
• Chapter V: RHT to BF Segment Maps (pdf)
• Chapter V: RHT to BF Segment Design Graphics (pdf)
• Chapter V: BF to AHT Segment Text (pdf)
• Chapter V: BF to AHT Segment Maps and Design Graphics (pdf)
• Chapter V: AHT to TF Segment Text (pdf)
• Chapter V: AHT to TF Segment Maps (pdf)
• Chapter V: AHT to TF Segment Design Graphics (pdf)
• Chapter V: Operation, Management and Maintenance (pdf)
• Chapter VI: Environmental Impact Analysis (pdf)
• Chapter VII: Comments and Responses (pdf)
• Bibliography & Abbreviations (pdf)
• Appendix (pdf)
• SEQRA Notice of Completion (pdf)

Final Master Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for Point Au Roche State Park (November 1984)

• Cover – Executive Summary (pdf)
• Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Alternatives (pdf)
• Preferred Alternative (pdf)
• Master Plan Map (pdf)
• Environmental Impact (pdf)
• Comments & Responses (Part 1) (pdf)
• Comments & Responses (Part 2) (pdf)
• Comments & Responses (Part 3) (pdf)
• References & Appendices (pdf)

Moreau Lake State Park Final Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement

• Signed Adoption & Findings Statement (pdf)
• Introduction (pdf)
• Chapter 1: Planning and Environmental Review (pdf)
• Chapter 2: Environmental Setting (pdf)
• Chapter 3: Vision and Goals (pdf)
• Chapter 4: Analysis and Alternatives (pdf)
• Chapter 5: Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 5: Map 17 - Master Plan (pdf)
• Chapter 6: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation (pdf)
• Chapter 7: Comments and Responses (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Bibliography (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix A (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix B & C (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix D (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix E (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix F (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix G (pdf)
• Chapter 8: Appendix H (pdf)

Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park

• OCA Management Plan Maps (pdf)
• OCA Final Management Plan (pdf)