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2023 Magic Of Lights At Jones Beach

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Live Nation Inc. are pleased to invite park visitors to enjoy the Magic of Lights Spectacular within Jones Beach State Park. This amazing display of over 1M lights, runs at dusk (approximately 5PM) now through December 30 . Tickets can be purchased online or […]
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Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing At State Parks

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that several Long Island State Parks will remain open during the nighttime hours for viewing of the Geminids Meteor Shower on the evening of Wednesday, December 13th and Thursday December 14th, 2023. Peak viewing times are mid-evening, Thursday, December 14th, […]
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Long Island State Park Dashboard Permits For 2024 Season

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the following dashboard permits are available for purchase now through March 31, 2024, for the upcoming 2024 season: 4×4 Fishing, 4×4 Surfing, Stargazing, Night/Sport Fishing, Camp Hero Fishing, Nighttime Photography, and Regional SCUBA-Diving. Permits can only be
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Travel Restrictions And Increased Patrols In Place For Safe Halloween Week At Nissequogue River State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that the travel restrictions on Kings Park Boulevard and park roads will again be in effect within Nissequogue River State Park to prevent trespassing and criminal mischief at the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center during Halloween week. Beginning on Friday, October 27th, 2023, […]
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Trailview State Park Schedule Of Events

Trailview State Park, located in Woodbury, offers the following interpretative programs in the Fall of 2023. There will be a fee of $4.00 per adult, $4.00 per child, and children under 3 are free. No parking fee is taken at this location. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure. Reservations are taken two weeks […]
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Hither Hills State Park Schedule Of Events

Hither Hills State Park, located in Montauk, offers the following interpretative programs in the Fall of 2023. There will be a fee of $4.00 per adult, $4.00 per child, and children under 3 are free. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure. Reservations are taken two weeks prior to the program. If you are […]