Governor Hochul announced that the Ladders to the Outdoors program, a field trip initiative expanding inclusive and equitable access to the outdoors through New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), has served more than 60,000 youth since its inception in 2021.

Governor Hochul announced her appointment of Kathy Moser to serve as Acting Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Governor Hochul announced the addition of 291 acres to Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, helping conserve an important section in the northern Shawangunk Mountains.

Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for the buildout of major elements of Sojourner Truth State Park in Ulster County, including a new swimming facility and bathhouse pavilion.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul, la Oficina de Parques, Recreación y Preservación Histórica del Estado de Nueva York y la Cooperativa de Crédito Federal FourLeaf anunciaron hoy que el espectáculo aéreo anual FourLeaf en Jones Beach se llevará a cabo el domingo 5 y el lunes 6 de julio del 2026 como parte de la celebración del semiquincentenario (250.º aniversario) de Estados Unidos.

Governor Hochul announced that the annual FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach will take place on Sunday, July 5 and Monday, July 6 of 2026 as part of the 250th celebration of the United States.

Governor Hochul announced a wide range of free and affordable events and activities hosted at Jones Beach State Park all summer long.

Governor Hochul announced that New York’s “Get Outdoors & Get Together Day” celebrations will be held on Saturday, June 14 this year with events happening at more than 20 locations across New York State as part of the Governor's initiative to “Get Offline, Get Outside,” and to ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State campgrounds are taking reservations for the 2025 season, with most of the state’s 119 public campgrounds opening for the season by May 16.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State agencies and partners will celebrate a series of stewardship events to help enhance parks, historic sites, environmental education centers, campgrounds, state forests, wildlife management areas, and a variety of public lands as part of the Love Our New York Lands Stewardship Days.