Parks & Trails New York's mission is to expand, protect and promote a network of parks, trails and open spaces throughout our state for use and enjoyment by all.

Parks and Trails New York pursues this mission through these primary programs:

Parks & Trails Advocacy, building a strong citizen consituency speaking out for parks and trails to decision makers and the media.

Healthy Trails, Healthy People, a statewide program to assist communities in planning and developing multi-use trails.

Canalway Trail, helping complete, manage, and promote a continuous 524-mile multi-use trail, and encouraging resource-based planning along the historic Erie Canalway.

Accessible Parks and Trails, to increase the accessibility of New York’s parks and trails to people with physical limitations.

Bicycle Tours -- Cycling the Erie Canal and Great Hudson Valley Pedal, are multi-day bicycle tours to promote trails and eco/heritage tourism.

29 Elk Street * Albany, NY 12207 * (ph) 518-434-1583 * (fax) 518-427-0067 * ptny@ptny.org