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Dockside Family Festival

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the annual Dockside Family Festival will take place on Saturday, September 9th at Captree State Park in Babylon from 11:00AM to 5:00PM, rain or shine. This festival offers fun for the entire
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Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that they are hosting the 45th Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament comprised of 6-player co-ed teams. This event will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 and will be held rain or shine. The tournament will begin at 9:00AM on […]
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2023 Bethpage Air Show At Jones Beach State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that tickets to the Jones Beach Chalet at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park are now available. The Jones Beach Chalet at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park offers the perfect opportunity to entertain […]
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2023 Summer Run Series

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the return of the 40th Annual Summer Run Series. This eight-race series will begin Monday, June 12 and will run through Monday, August 14, 2023. Participation in the Summer Run Series will be limited to a total of 4,000 runners. […]
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2023 Ice Cream Truck Permit Opportunity

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region, is accepting applications for ice cream truck opportunities at Belmont Lake, Heckscher, Hempstead Lake and Valley Stream State Parks for April 1st through November 30, 2023. The fee is $750 per park. A separate fee should be paid for each […]
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2023 Seal Walks At Montauk Point State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that Montauk Point State Park will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. From now until April 2023, a State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to five species […]
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2023 Seal Walks At Jones Beach State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals. From now through March of 2023, you can join an educator to learn more about seals at Jones Beach and watch them […]