The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, and boat launches across 360,000 acres. The agency saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or contact us. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and the OPRHP Blog.
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LEARN ABOUT THE CENTENNIAL
New York's state parks and historic sites celebrated our Centennial year in 2024, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and historic sites system. Learn about our agency’s history with our interactive timeline, Blazing a Trail, and reflect on State Parks’ 100 years of service.
Revisit the dozens of Centennial celebrations held at our parks and historic sites around the state with this 2024 recap video.
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