The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are hoping that some New Yorkers might avoid the craziness that is Black Friday shopping and instead spend the day at one of several state parks still open for the season.
“We encourage all to escape, explore and experience all that state parks have to offer,” said State Park Commissioner Rose Harvey. “State Parks are open year round and while our properties are family friendly and affordable they are free to enter on Black Friday. Extend the holiday gathering with family and friends by visiting a state park and connecting with nature and each other.”
For a full list of state park programs on Black Friday and over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend please visit www.nysparks.com. Click on “November Events” right on the homepage. While there are no local parks offering free activities on Friday, admission to Niagara Falls State Park and Letchworth State Park are free for the day, and Letchworth offers weekend activities on Saturday and Sunday.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 65 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com.
