State Parks
![Stony Brook State Park](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2022-09/Stony_Brook_State_Park_1280.jpg?h=b5f6a62e&itok=b2VcXhwn)
Governor Hochul announced completion of $4.5 million in improvements for public swimming facilities at Stony Brook State Park in Steuben County.
![shoreline and sandy beach](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/thumbnails/image/Jones_Beach_heroimage.jpg?h=e2481b38&itok=R9DRdPLZ)
La gobernadora Hochul actualizó a los neoyorquinos sobre las medidas para monitorear los tiburones y otras especies marinas en las playas de los parques estatales de Long Island
![shoreline and sandy beach](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/thumbnails/image/Jones_Beach_heroimage.jpg?h=e2481b38&itok=R9DRdPLZ)
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on measures to monitor for sharks and other marine life at beaches at state parks on Long Island.
![Great Lakes 360 Living Museum at the Aquarium of Niagara](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2024-07/great_lakes_360_exterior_1280.jpg?h=a27ef0a7&itok=p83Hjalt)
Governor Hochul announced the opening of the Great Lakes 360 living museum on the newly expanded campus of the Aquarium of Niagara in Niagara Falls State Park.
![Lake at Moreau State Park](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2021-11/moreau_state_park.jpg?h=b5f6a62e&itok=iG9DL8rR)
Governor Hochul announced the opening of the Big Bend Preserve at Moreau Lake State Park for public visitation.
![A woman swimming](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2024-07/NYSWIMS-Swimming-Pool-State-Parks.jpg?h=69d1cea9&itok=Z8UOy10K)
Governor Hochul announced New York State Park pool attendance increased by over 65 percent over the July 4 holiday weekend.
![Genesee Valley Greenway](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2022-11/Greenway_State_Park.jpg?h=b008dd56&itok=mbQzDLAm)
La gobernadora Hochul firmó una legislación para aumentar el acceso a parques estatales, instalaciones recreativas y sitios históricos, y para apoyar la industria del turismo en Nueva York.
![Genesee Valley Greenway](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2022-11/Greenway_State_Park.jpg?h=b008dd56&itok=mbQzDLAm)
Governor Hochul signed bills to support tourism, increase access to State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites.
![Governor Hochul makes an announcement at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2024-07/get-outside-swimming_hero-01.jpg?h=f688a485&itok=Kws0vAg_)
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul lanzó hoy la campaña de verano "Desconéctate, Sal Afuera" para promover la salud física y mental ayudando a los niños y las familias de Nueva York a dejar sus teléfonos y computadoras, tomar un descanso de las redes sociales y disfrutar de recreación y reuniones sociales al aire libre.
![Governor Hochul makes an announcement at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/styles/results/public/2024-07/get-outside-swimming_hero-01.jpg?h=f688a485&itok=Kws0vAg_)
New Summer Campaign Promotes Physical and Mental Health by Encouraging Kids to Put Down Their Phones and Computers and Enjoy the Outdoors
Removes Swimming Pool Entry Fees at State Parks This Summer
Launches $1.5 Million Grant Program to Help Kids Across New York Access Transportation to Swimming Lessons
Follows Governor's Historic $150 Million NY SWIMS Investment to Support Pools in Underserved Communities
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