Three New York state park beaches are closed due to bacteria and algae. See which locations are affected today.

Four NY state park swimming beaches are closed because of high bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms and heavy rainfall. See latest beach closures.

Three New York state park beaches are closed due to algal blooms and rain while another faces a bacteria advisory.

NEW YORK STATE (WBNG) — New York State is home to nearly 200 state parks, along with hundreds of state boat launching sites and other outdoor areas that New Yorkers and tourists enjoy year-round.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) recently announced the release of an updated New York State Parks and Historic Sites map highlighting affordable ...

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently announced $2.25 million in grants to 27 not-for-profit organizations to support the stewardship of state parks, trails ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York state just released the 2026 Empire Pass, a vehicle pass giving unlimited access to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and ...

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — The city of Watervliet, as well as the city of Rensselaer, will receive funding from the state’s new Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program. Gov. Kathy Hochul ...