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NYS Parks Business Opportunities

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is requesting proposals (“RFP”) for the operation of a Golf Professional and Pro Shop Concession at Montauk Downs State Park, Montauk, New York, RFP number X001437.  For more information regarding this business
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Wildwood State Park Fall Festival

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation- Long Island Region is pleased to announce that the 28th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Wildwood State Park in Wading River from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, rain or shine. The festival features a variety of local craft vendors […]
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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 10 and Sunday, September 11 at Captree State Park in Babylon from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. This festival offers fun for the entire family! Adults can enjoy live music […]
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Montauk Classic Surf Fishing Tournament

Attention all anglers! The 2022 Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, September 30, 2022 and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 2, 2022. Fish must be landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier beginning at the western most tip of Napeague State Park and encompassing all […]
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Perseids 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 Perseids Meteor Shower on the evening of Thursday, August 11, 2022. Peak viewing times are predawn, Friday, August 12, 2022. There will be […]
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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 44th Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament comprised of 6-player co- ed teams. This event will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 and will be held rain or shine. The tournament will begin at 9:00AM […]
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New York State Park Lifeguard Opportunity On Long Island

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) is hiring new lifeguards for the summer season with no prior certification required. There are positions available at Montauk/Hither Hills, Wildwood, Orient, Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Heckscher & Sunken Meadow State Parks. New York State Park lifeguards must meet certain eligibility