Press Release
April 05, 2013
Randy Simons
Dan Keefe
(518) 486-1868
Golf Returns to Hudson Valley State Park Courses
State Park golf courses offer competitive play at affordable rates
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey is pleased to announce that New York State Park golf courses in the Hudson Valley are opening for the season.
"Now that spring is beginning to break through winter's stubborn hold, we are pleased to open our golf courses for the 2013 season," Commissioner Harvey said. "Golf is a sport that promotes spending a great amount of time interacting with the outdoors, and we find it increasingly important that New York State Parks offer our world-class courses and unparalleled views to the public at a great value. We hope to see beginners and returning golfers teeing off on our greens very soon."
Anticipated opening dates and contact information for regional State Parks golf courses are listed below. Changes in weather may impact operating schedules and scheduled openings. Golfers are advised to call ahead if there is a question about course conditions.
Rockland Lake - Open. (845) 268-7275
Dinsmore, Staatsburg - April 6. (845) 889-4071
James Baird, Pleasant Valley - Open. (845) 452-1489
Saratoga Spa, Saratoga Springs - April 15. (518) 584-2006
Greens fees can vary, so Parks officials recommend golfers contact each course for current fees and reservations. Rates are also listed on the agency's website, www.nysparks.com.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 179 state parks and 35 historic sites. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visitors can call 518.474.0456, visit nysparks.com, connect on Facebook, or follow on Twitter.
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