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Have questions about an upcoming story or need images? Get in touch.

Press Office: 518-486-1868 [email protected]

Dan Keefe, Public Information Officer 
(518) 527-8530

Tyler Wilcox, Community Relations Representative 
(518) 728-2039

John Craig, Digital Specialist 
(518) 461-0428

Mailing Address: NYS-OPRHP Public Affairs Bureau, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
 

About our Agency 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, and boat launches across 360,000 acres. The agency saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. To learn more about our mission, leadership, and programs, visit About Us. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

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Centennial Celebration

In 2024, New York State Parks and Historic Sites celebrated our Centennial, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and sites system. Learn about the agency’s history with an interactive timeline, Blazing a Trail, and reflect on State Parks’ 100 years of service. Revisit the dozens of Centennial celebrations held at our parks and historic sites around the state with this 2024 recap video. 

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