New York State Parks

The Golden Park Program offers free access to most New York State parks for New Yorkers aged 62+ from Monday to Friday.

Eight whales have died on New York beaches since January. Ten whales perished in the span of two months at the end of 2022. Today, another was added to the list on the beaches of Robert Moses State Park.

Not every New York state park can be Niagara Falls.

Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties boast a number of beautiful New York State parks to enjoy, all with different offerings.

The New York State Parks and Recreation Department has announced the start of their Parks Photo Contest, running from June 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022.

Have these people even camped before?

Nothing beats hitting up the wilderness for some serenity. But, if you wait to make plans, you might not be able to camp at all.

More people are exploring the great outdoors than ever before. In New York, there's more to explore. From the Adirondacks to the Catskills and everywhere in between.

If you are visiting New York State Parks this summer, make sure you are obeying the seat belt and car seat laws within the parks. Park Police will be cracking down with their latest campaign.

As more and more activities start to re-open across New York state, camping is next on the list. Today (Monday, June 8th) you can reserve a campsite in all of the New York State Parks. There are some restrictions and reservations will fill up fast. Here's what you need to know.