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New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

About New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.

The New York State park system is one of the state’s greatest treasures. Today it totals 250-plus properties, including parks, historic sites, beaches, boat launches, trails, campsites, and golf courses encompassing 360,000 acres. From the iconic Niagara Falls to the jaw-dropping gorges of the Finger Lakes and the beautiful Thousand Islands region to the oceanfront beaches of Long Island, New York’s parks and historic sites provide year-round, affordable outdoor recreation and education to 84.1 million visitors annually.

New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?

Reviews

Pra-1

June 2023 - September 2023 Watkins Glen, NY
“Working at the state park you meet a lot of people. In this you learn how to talk to people and give directions, a large portion of those people have English as a second language. You spend all day outside and patrol the trail making sure that people are doing ok on the hike, physically, and are following the rules. You stay in shape and get to talk to some super cool people along the way. ”

Beach Lifeguard

June 2020 - August 2020 Sackets Harbor, NY
“Great management. It is a very professional environment and the team is very close. Weekly trainings in first aid, lifeguaring and fitness keep skills sharp.”
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