Parks Corner

Holiday Tree Lighting At Bayard Cutting Arboretum

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that on Friday, December 2, 2022 the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate in this Yuletide Celebration! Join the carolers […]
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2022 Magic Of Lights At Jones Beach

Long Island’s favorite Holiday Tradition Opens November 18th The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Live Nation Inc. announce that beginning this Friday, November 18 the annual Magic of Lights Spectacular will open at Jones Beach State Park. Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance. Standard vehicles are […]
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Governor Hochul Announces Partnership To Enhance Iconic Jones Beach Summer Concert Venue With Multimillion Dollar Private Investment

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Live Nation Entertainment will make a multimillion dollar investment to improve the concert-going experience at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater. The improvements will ensure the Jones Beach State Park venue remains a top entertainment destination for another generation of concert-goers. “New Yorkers have visited
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State Parks Announces Hunting Schedules For 2022/2023

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that hunting will be permitted within specific areas of select Long Island State Parks for the upcoming hunting season. Hunting regulations in state parks are developed in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), which establishes hunting seasons