Get Offline and Get Outside
Governor Hochul is encouraging all New Yorkers to get offline and get outside!
The “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign encourages New York’s kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings, and put their mental and physical health first.
The campaign builds on the governor's efforts to promote healthy living among young people and families, including signing first-in-the-nation legislation to protect kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from online platforms.
State Parks Wellness Challenge
Governor Hochul invites New Yorkers to participate in the New York State Parks Wellness Challenge starting January 1, 2025.
The Wellness Challenge includes 50 missions that can be completed at various State Parks. The Challenge will be available throughout the entirety of 2025 both digitally on the Goosechase app and physically as a printed checklist brochure at more than 250 New York State Parks facilities.
Once participants finish 25 of the available 50 missions, they will receive a commemorative sticker and postcard mailed to their address as a prize.
Have Fun in New York State!
Spring Activities and Trips
Taking Action to Support Outdoor Fun
NY SWIMS Initiatives
New York State is investing $150 million to expand and build pools across the state, teach New Yorkers to swim, and promote water safety.
Free Entry at State Park Pools
Pool entry fees were waived this summer at swimming pools located at State Parks throughout New York.
Youth Sports Funding
$4.2 million in state grants provides youth team sports programming, sports education, and athletic equipment upgrades in NYC.
Families, take advantage of this. Get out there with your kids. Enjoy life and let them be just who they’re supposed to be. That's what we're fighting for. We're fighting for the mental health of all of our children and bringing families closer together starting this summer.
Watch: Governor Hochul Launches "Get Offline, Get Outside"
Governor Hochul launches the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign and announces free pool access at State Parks.
