7th Annual
Park Advocacy Day
March 5, 2013

Parks & Trails New York and the Alliance for New York State Parks hosted the 7th Annual Park Advocacy Day in Albany on Tuesday, March 5 and sent a message of support for New York’s 214 state parks and historic sites.

More than 50 park supporters from throughout the state met with policymakers to stress the importance of supporting Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal for parks, particularly the $90 million slated for capital needs at state parks and historic sites. Last year, these efforts had a lasting impact on legislators - the final enacted budget included critical capital funding.

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill and Senator Mark Grisanti, sponsors of Pennies for Parks legislation, address park supporters.

Participating in Park Advocacy Day is meaningful, fun, and most of all, easy! As a Park Advocacy Day participant, you are assigned to a team with fellow state parks supporters who will join you in meetings with policymakers throughout the day. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. 

For more information on Park Advocacy Day, please contact Laura DiBetta at Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or email ldibetta@ptny.org. Download a flyer to share.

2013 Itinerary

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up & team assignments/coffee and pastries
Location: The University Club, 141 Washington Ave., Albany

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Welcome & Orientation
Assemblyman Kevin Cahill
Senator Mark Grisanti
OPRHP Commissioner Rose Harvey
Senator Betty Little
Assemblywoman Margaret Markey
Location: The University Club, 141 Washington Ave., Albany

9:30 - 3:30 p.m.* - Appointments with Policymakers
Location: Legislative Office Building (LOB) and State Capitol

*Participants will have lunch on their own or with their team in the Capitol or in the Empire State Plaza Concourse located below the LOB and Capitol. See restaurants.

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