A woman holds a trash bag as she picks up litter along a wooded area.

our mission

Parks & Trails New York believes public lands are for all. We champion and protect our parks and greenways by advocating for resources, connecting communities, strengthening a network of stewards, and sharing the awe of nature.

about us

Get to know PTNY

Learn more about who we are and what drives our mission to protect and enhance New York’s parks and trails.

our history

40 Years of Parks & Trails

In 1985 a group of passionate park advocates came together and decided that New York’s magnificent state park system merited its own advocacy group.

Our values

Learn more about the principles that guide our work and see what drives our commitment to parks, trails, and interconnected communities.

A man rock climbs on a fall day.