Parks Corner

2022 Summer Run Series

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the return of the annual Summer Run Series. This eight-race series will begin Monday, June 13 and will run through Monday, August 15, 2022. Participation in the Summer Run Series will be limited to a total of 4,000 runners. Advance […]
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2022 Trout Unlimited Fly Casting Clinic

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that “Fly Casting Clinics” and instructional courses will be offered at two Long Island State Parks. The Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be conducting two clinics on “Basic Fly Casting”, one on Saturday, April 2nd at Connetquot River […]
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March Deadline Fast Approaching For 2022 Summer Permits

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region’s deadline to purchase summer dashboard permits is March 31, 2022. There will be no extension beyond this deadline. The next opportunity to purchase a permit will be the Tuesday after Labor Day, which is Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Purchase ONLINE […]
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2022 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 May 1st thru October 31st, 2022. The fee is $500 per park, and proof of insurance and health permits are […]