Parks & Trails New York

Speaking out for Parks

Posted on 7th March, 19

Park supporters gathered in Albany on March 4 to meet with legislators and discuss the importance of New York’s state parks and historic sites....

The recently-released Capital District Trails Plan provides ambitious goals for the regional trail network, and predicts big benefits for local trail users and the Capital region economy when achieved....

Big Win for Conservation in Washington

Posted on 7th March, 19

The Land and Water Conservation Fund passed its final hurdle for permanent re-authorization in a landslide victory of 363-62 in the House of Representatives....

Syracuse to host International Trails Symposium in April

Posted on 7th March, 19

Join PTNY and American Trails in Syracuse from April 28 to May 1, 2019 for the 24th International Trails Symposium and Training Institute....

Spring Activities in NYS Parks

Posted on 6th March, 19

Celebrate the season of renewal by learning a new skill at a NYS Park. There are so many opportunities to challenge yourself and learn something new....

Join the Green Scarf Brigade for Park Advocacy Day

Posted on 5th February, 19

Join us on March 4 in Albany for Park Advocacy Day to voice your support for our park system to state legislators. It’s fun, it’s easy and it really makes a difference!...

U.S. Senate Votes to Permanently Authorize LWCF

Posted on 5th February, 19

Good news! In a 92-8 vote, U.S. Senators supported passage of the Natural Resources Management Act, a public lands package that includes permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)....

Legislators Briefed on Trails

Posted on 5th February, 19

PTNY and Assemblymember Patricia Fahy hosted a legislative briefing in Albany on Feb. 4 to discuss the future of the state's trail network in light of the soon-to-be-completed Empire State Trail....