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Recent News from New York State Office of Parks & Recreation
New York State Parks Join In Annual International Beach Cleanup
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced that state parks across New York will participate in a state-wide beach cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2008 as part of the 22nd Annual ...
State Board Recommends 39 Nominations For State & National Registers Of Historic Places
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation today recommended the addition of 39 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Property owners, municipalities and organizations from communities throughout the state spon...
Empire State Games to Hold Free Adapted Sports Clinic for Physically Challenged Youth
The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged will be hosting a free adapted sports and activity clinic for youth between the ages of 5 and 21 who have a physical challenge.
Busy Camping Season Continues Into Labor Day Weekend
One of New York State Parks' most successful camping seasons on record is expected to continue into Labor Day weekend, with 7,700 campsites, cabins and cottages booked for the three-day holiday - and still some room left for last-minute campers.
Commissioner Ash Welcomes Visitors to the State Park at the Fair
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today welcomed visitors to the New York State Park at the Fair, a three-acre mini-park which opened at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
State Dedicates Historic Covered Bridge
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Commissioner Carol Ash and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that the Beaverkill Covered Bridge has been listed on the New York State a...
Long-awaited Capital Improvements Get Underway at Brentwood State Park Athletic Complex
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash joined State Senator Owen Johnson, State Senator Caesar Trunzo and Assemblyman Philip Ramos to break ground on a multi-million dollar plan to dramatically ...
State Council of Parks Meeting
Established within the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the State Council of Parks consists of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the Chairman of ...
Sprayground and New Expanded Recreation Area Unveiled for Thacher State Park
Improvements totaling $7 million are in store for John Boyd Thacher State Park, including construction of a new sprayground and expansive recreation area, together with picnic pavilions, playgrounds and a climbing play area. The projects are being...
State Parks Anticipate Busy Holiday
New York State parks expect to be busy this Fourth of July weekend with over 90 percent of campsites and cabins reserved for the holiday.
Robert Moses State Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary
$28 million revitalization of Long Island's state parks moving ahead.
State Board Recommends Unique Properties for Listing on State & National Registers of Historic Places
Downtown commercial districts, a World War II submarine and public gathering spaces were among the New York State Board for Historic Preservation's 33 recommendations for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Property own...