join the fight for public lands

Every year, Park & Public Land Advocacy Day brings together passionate park supporters from across New York to meet with lawmakers in Albany and make a strong, united case for investing in our state parks, historic sites, and public lands. This day of action gives your voice the power to shape policy, funding, and the future of our shared outdoor spaces.

We’re thrilled to announce that Park Advocacy Day has expanded to Park & Public Lands Advocacy Day this year to include more partners, stakeholders, and user-groups to join us in our annual effort to engage directly with policymakers in Albany. It is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, and we want you to be a part of it!

Advocacy group in front of I Love NY sign

Register for 2026

Join PTNY and the Open Space Institute for the 20th annual Park & Public Land Advocacy Day.

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:00AM- 4:00PM

Where: The Empire State Plaza, Albany

Here’s what we achieved in 2025

$425 billion for the epf

$2.5 million in ptpg funding

$200 million for NYS parks

$90 million for nys dec

A group of advocates wearing green scarves pose for a photo at the NY State Capitol.

about park & Public Land advocacy day

Park & Public Lands Advocacy Day brings together park advocates from across New York to engage directly with policymakers, elevate shared goals, and shape the future of the state’s parks, trails, and historic sites. PPLAD is a chance to turn vision into action, ensuring our state’s public lands–and the communities who rely on them–stay thriving.