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About OPRHP

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.

THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Get the latest announcements and archived bulletins from New York State Parks.

Access high-quality images of state parks or historic sites, organized by region, to use in your next story or promotional project.

THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Download our agency logo lockup in print, digital, and broadcast friendly formats.

Sign up to receive our press releases, straight to your inbox the moment they’re issued.

EXPLORE NY STATE PARKS

Search our Events Calendar for concerts, educational programming, movie nights, and more!

THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Get up-to-date campsite descriptions, amenity info, and answers to your FAQs.

THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Review notices for public hearings and access video recordings for your reporting.

Have questions for an upcoming story or need images of OPRHP properties? Get in touch.

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.

THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Check out our Centennial YouTube playlist for video content embeds.