Celebrate I Love My Park Day!
May 4, 2016
Our state is blessed with many wonderful parks and historic sites that offer incredible scenic views, an opportunity to unplug from high-tech gadgets and gear, and, most importantly, reconnect with New York’s great outdoors.
This coming Saturday, May 7, is “I Love My Park Day,” a statewide event dedicated to celebrating New York’s terrific parks and historic sites, as well as bringing visibility to our park system and its needs. Throughout I Love My Park Day on Saturday, people are encouraged not only to visit, but to sign up to volunteer and help enhance New York’s beautiful parks and historic sites.
I am proud to have supported increased funding to strengthen our wonderful state parks that add so much to our special quality of life. To learn more, and to sign-up for I Love My Park Day, visit these informational websites:
http://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day
http://nysparks.com/events/my-park-day.aspx
And also be sure to visit the wonderful parks throughout our 43rd Senate District (parks listed below) as part of I Love My Park Day on Saturday. Thank you!
Columbia County:
Hudson River Islands State Park
Hudson River
Coxsackie, NY 12192 (518) 732-0187
Accessible only by boat, the islands of Gay’s Point and Stockport Middle Ground are home to many rare and endangered plant and animal species providing a scenic backdrop for Hudson River Islands State Park.
http://www.nysparks.com/parks/98/details.aspx
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 Route 82
Ancram, NY 12502 (518) 851-3631
Located next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, the park offers activities including swimming, hiking, fishing, boating and camping.
http://www.nysparks.com/parks/38/details.aspx
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Route 344
Copake Falls, NY 12517 (518) 329-3993
Located in Taconic State Park, Copake Falls is known for its rustic camping experience. The oldest park in the region offers many activities for campers and day visitors to enjoy.
http://nysparks.com/parks/83/details.aspx
Rensselaer County:
Cherry Plain State Park
10 State Park Road
Petersburgh, NY 12138 (518) 733-5400
Cherry Plain is located on Black River Pond and offers a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Explore the hiking and biking trails, camping area, or go swimming in the pond.
http://nysparks.com/parks/173/details.aspx
Grafton Lakes State Park
100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
Cropseyville, NY 12052 (518) 279-1155
Located on the forested mountain ridge between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys, the park includes five ponds and 2,357 acres featuring hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating.
http://nysparks.com/parks/53/details.aspx
Schodack Island State Park
1 Schodack Island Way
Schodack Landing, NY 12156 (518) 732-0187
Hudson River and Schodack Creek shoreline bound the 1,052-acre site. The park has been designated a State Estuary, as well as a Bird Conservation Area.
http://nysparks.com/parks/146/details.aspx
Saratoga County:
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831 (518) 793-0511
Amid hardwood forests, pine stands and rocky ridges and shady groves of trees the park offers Moreau Lake surrounded by a sandy beach, camping and picnic grounds, and hiking trails.
http://www.nysparks.com/parks/150/details.aspx
Peebles Island State Park
1 Delaware Ave
Waterford, NY 12188 (518) 237-8643
Peebles Island offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape. Picnickers and fishermen come to relax and winter visitors use the facilities to cross-country ski, hike and snowshoe.
http://nysparks.com/parks/111/details.aspx
Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch
Route 9P, Saratoga Lake (518) 584-2000
Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch, located on Route 9P on beautiful Saratoga Lake, is open year-round and has parking capacity for up to 100 trailers.
http://nysparks.com/parks/120/details.aspx
Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt Drive
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-2535
A National Historic Landmark, the park is noted for its cultural, aesthetic and recreational resources. Music, theater, golf and a spa are just some of the park’s many amenities.