New York welcomes 65 million visitors a year to its magnificent parks and recreation areas from Jones Beach to Niagara Falls. The state manages 168 parks, 35 historic sites, 76 developed beaches, 27 golf courses, 18 nature centers, and nearly 1,400 miles of trails. The office also operates cottages, cabins, campsites, and water recreational facilities. For more information, contact:
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
518-474-0456
www.nysparks.com/parks
New York State Forests
Division of Environmental Conservation
Nassau/Suffolk
631-444-0204
New York City
718-482-4900
www.dec.state.ny.us