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More Playtime in Parks

Exciting news for park enthusiasts! In late August, NYS committed $2.5 million for improving or building 13 playgrounds across eight state parks. These playgrounds are expected to be ready for use by next year.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/more-playtime

New NYS Youth Conservation Corps

New York State announced the creation of the Excelsior Conservation Corps for people ages 18 to 25. Participants will work on environmental projects and gain experience in conservation.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/new-NYS-Youth-Conservation

What Great Friends!

New York's State Parks and Historic Sites have some pretty amazing friends! We were lucky enough to see old Friends and meet some new ones in our tour around the state.
https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/12/2015/11/what-great-friends

Budget Bumps in the Road

The Assembly and Senate one-house budgets include some bumps in the road for NYS Parks. On the positive side, the Assembly budget include $20M in groundbreaking funding for bike/ped infrastructure.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/03/budget-bumps-in-road

Alexander Hamilton Slept Here

Hamilton is the hottest ticket in town and the most talked about founding father. Between his home in NYC and regular trips to Albany to visit family, Alexander Hamilton was a New Yorker through and through, a connection commemorated at several NY State H…
NYS Parks https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/08/alexander-hamilton-slept-here

Back to School: Free Park Admission for Fourth Graders

Summer is almost over! Before your family heads back to school, take advantage of the following state and national programs.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/08/back-school-free-park-admission-fourth-graders

Ring in 2017 with a Hike!

On January 1, The Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation continues the tradition of offering family-friendly First Day Hikes at state parks and historic sites across the state.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/12/ring-2017-hike

Take a Stand for Parks on March 13

Registration is now open for Park Advocacy Day on March 13. Participating in Park Advocacy Day is easy, meaningful and, most of all, fun.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/02/take-stand-parks

V-Day Quiz! Which NYS Park Is Your Perfect Match?

Take this personality quiz to find out which park will be your Valentine!
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/02/whats-your-perfect-park-match

Free Entry to NY State Parks? What a Deal!

Hurry! Parks & Trails New York’s spring membership drive ends May 31st and we've got deals you don't want to miss!
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/05/take-advantage-great-spring-membership-deals-ptny