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Exploring New York's Black History - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

Shirley Chisholm State Park in Brooklyn: named in honor of the first Black Congresswoman, and first Black person 
	to run for President. This 407-acre park leads you into the life of Ms. Chisholm, and also into the world of environmental justice. Shirley Chisholm State Park on Jamaica Bay is the largest state park in New York City and offers hiking, biking, 
	fishing and picnicking. Shirley Chisholm State Park
Marsha P. Johnson State Park in New York City: Renamed for a dynamic pioneer in the LGBTQ+ fight for equal rights and for transwomen of color, this seven-acre state park in Brooklyn offers a 
	riverfront view of Manhattan and an opportunity to relax in a place where everyone is welcome. Marsha P. Johnson State Park

 
Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston: New York's newest state park honors the life of this noted abolitionist, suffragist, and orator. Opened in 2022, the 500-acre park is situated on the banks of the Hudson River and includes the Hudson River Brickyard Trail. 
	In addition to bringing the Sojourner Truth story to visitors, this park also will allow for interpretation of the site's industrial and indigenous history and will help protect the ecology of the Hudson River. Additional features are in the design phase.
Sojourner Truth State Park
Cataract House Hotel Park at Niagara Falls State Park: Mainstream white 19th century society viewed The Cataract House Hotel as the premier luxury accommodation at Niagara Falls. Wealthy tourists dined and slept in this establishment, oblivious to the fact that 
	they were also staying at a major Underground Railroad stop. John Morrison, the Black head waiter at the hotel, was instrumental in many escapes to freedom, often personally ferrying people across the Niagara River. The Cataract House Hotel was destroyed by a 1945 fire. 
	The pocket park on its site at the entrance to Niagara Falls State Park was re-named the Cataract House Hotel Park in the summer of 2022, and a marker was unveiled there.
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Dog-friendly accommodations and full house rentals are available.

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Veranda House Bed & Breakfast

1842 Federal house. Library, veranda, terrace, complimentary full breakfast, walking distance to shops & restaurants. 5 rooms with bath.

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 6487 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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Best Western Plus Kingston

Located near the historic City of Kingston and all major attractions, including historic sites & river cruises. Indoor garden, courtyard with sauna & an indoor pool and jacuzzi. Hairdryers, coffee makers, iron, free high speed wireless internet. Restaurant and lounge on premises.

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 503 Washington Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

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Delamater Inn & Conference Center

The Delamater Inn, designed by one of America's first architects, Alexander Jackson Davis, is one of the finest remaining examples of American Carpenter Gothic. It has the warmth and intimacy of a bed & breakfast inn. The Inn also includes seven guest houses clustered around a courtyard which offer spacious accommodations, many with woodburning fireplaces.

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 25 Garden St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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Hotel Kinsley

Hotel Kinsley is located in a restored 19th-century New York State Bank building in the Stockade district of Kingston. Spend the evening getting lost in a gothic tale, or hit the town for dinner. Comprised of 43 guest rooms. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Restaurant Kinsley.
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 301 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401

 (845) 768-3620 

 
Rhinebeck Motel

Enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay in the historic town of Rhinebeck.
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News Flash • RIOC ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR TEMPORARY DOG RUN & PRO
“Once the construction at Building 9 is complete, the historic investment will breathe new life in and around the Island. The relocation of the dog run will be temporary until the construction of Building 9 is complete – the home of the new dog run. The temporary relocation will be accessible to pet lovers while the field will still be available for community use. It is an exciting time to be a Roosevelt Islander – I cannot wait to share what more is in store to come.”As part of the Building 9 construction, a Control Access Zone (CAZ) will be established per the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) not accessible for public use. The area beyond the CAZ will be available for use by the public.Discussions were held in early spring for the temporary dog run to be placed at an unused space south of the Island’s ferry terminal. Before moving forward with construction, RIOC contracted an outside vendor to conduct a soil investigation to ensure the area’s integrity was safe for recreational use. Results from a New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Approval Program certified laboratory found the soil to be contaminated and further requires remediation. The timeline for remediating the area to code would delay the project; however, this area has been cordoned off from the public for years. An announcement for updated plans for the unused area will be made available at a later date to be announced.About Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC): The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) was created in 1984 by the State of New York as a public benefit corporation with a mission to plan, design, develop, operate, and maintain Roosevelt Island. With a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, RIOC is committed to providing services that enhance the island's residential community. RIOC manages the two-mile long island's roads, parks, buildings, a sports facility, and public transportation, including the iconic aerial tramway. Additionally, RIOC operates a Public Safety Department that helps maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, employees, business owners, and visitors. 

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For the safety and well-being of all Sonoma County Regional Park users, visitors should adhere to the following policies, rules and regulations.
For additional details, please read the municipal code governing park policies.

Sonoma County Regional Parks - Policies, Rules, and Regulations

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcohol consumption is not allowed at Steelhead Beach, Sunset Beach, Forestville River Access from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Alcohol consumption is banned year around at Maxwell Farms Regional Park, Larson Park, Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach, and Guerneville River Park.
To host a special event where alcohol will be served at a park that prohibits alcohol consumption, an Alcohol Use Permit must be obtained.
 

ATVs

ATVs and other motorized vehicles are not allowed on trails or beaches in Sonoma County Regional Parks.
 

Bicycles

Bicycles must follow posted speed limits. Bicycle helmets are required for riders under 18 years of age. E-Bike riders must adhere to the same trail rules as conventional bicycle riders.
Class 1 Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes) are allowed in regional parks wherever conventional bicycles are allowed, unless otherwise posted. Class 1 E-Bikes are pedal-assist only, with no throttle, and have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph. 
Bicycle riding prohibited on lifeguarded beaches.
 

Boating

Boaters must carry a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every person in the vessel, and children under 16 must wear one.
 

Camping

Camping is restricted to established campgrounds within specific parks. Reservations are required for all campsites, with exception of the hiker/bike-in campsites, which are first-come, first-served.  View a list of Sonoma County Regional Parks campgrounds. 
We do not have a wait list or cancellation list.
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Most of the Empire State Trail route follows “rail-trails,” which are repurposed historic railroad beds, and “Canalway trails” built adjacent to sections of the Erie and Champlain Canals. These trails are generally flat, with little change in elevation.
The trail welcomes bicyclists of all ages and abilities, from experienced long-distance riders, to casual slower paced bicyclists, to children with training wheels learning to ride for the first time. The trail is accessible to people with mobility challenges and meets Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.
Off-road Empire State Trail sections are 10-12 feet wide with a paved asphalt or stonedust surface (stonedust is compacted, finely-ground material that provides a stable trail surface). The stonedust sections, which are identified on the maps on this website, support all types of bicycles – however some people who ride road bikes with narrow, high pressure tires prefer not to ride on stonedust.
Note: Although most of the Empire State Trail route is off-road trail, some sections are designated on the shoulders of public roadways. The on-road sections, identified on the trail maps on this website, are intended for experienced bicyclists comfortable riding adjacent to motor vehicle traffic. In particular, the 110-mile trail route through the Champlain Valley, from Whitehall north to the Canada border at Rouses Point, is an on-road bicycle route.
 
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Amtrak train stations are located in 20 cities and villages along the statewide Empire State Trail route. Train station locations are identified on the trail map. Some Amtrak trains allow bicycles to be wheeled right onto passenger cars for storage in special racks, for a small extra fee (bicycle transport can be reserved; there is limited bike capacity on each train). Please be aware other Amtrak trains require bicycles to be boxed and shipped in a baggage car.
Trip Planning | Empire State Trail
This 142-page guidebook, updated in 2021, includes 38 full-color maps of the 350-mile trail route from Buffalo to Albany, plus information about nearby lodging, bike shops, visitor centers, parks, and tourism attractions.
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Cycle the Hudson and Champlain Valleys
This detailed guidebook includes full-color maps of the 400-mile trail route from New York City to Albany to Canada, plus information about nearby lodging, bike shops, visitor centers, parks, and tourism attractions. 
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Train Service
One-way train service provides a good option for planning multi-day trips on the Empire State Trail. Amtrak train stations are located in 20 cities and villages along the statewide route. Metro North Railroad also provides service to the locations on the east side of the Hudson Valley.  Train station locations are identified on the interactive trail map.
Please Note: Some Amtrak trains allow bicycles to be wheeled onto passenger cars for a small fee (bicycle transport should be reserved; there is limited bike capacity on each train). Other Amtrak trains can accommodate bicycles but require them to be boxed and shipped in a baggage car. For more information, read Parks and Trails NY's: Bikes on Board: A Guide to Using Amtrak to Ride the Erie Canalway Trail or visit Amtrak’s website here. For bicycle information on Metro North Railroad service click here.  

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
The tallest tree in the park is approximately 277 feet tall, about 16 feet wide, and around 1,500 years old. Keen-eyed visitors may spot banana slugs, black-tailed deer, coyotes, bobcats, or steelhead trout.
A few miles north is the Fall Creek Unit– a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9.
The park’s campground is situated in a mixed evergreen forest and is near the Santa Cruz Sandhills habitat – a rare ancient marine deposits home to endangered animals and plants. Although the campground is linked to the day-use area by trails, vehicles must enter the campground east of Felton, via Graham Hill Road.  
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FEES - There is a vehicle day-use fee for the day-use area and the campground: Regular sized autos ($10), seniors age 62 or older ($9), bus parking 10-24 passengers ($50), and bus parking for 25+ passengers ($100).
FALL CREEK UNIT is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails. Parking and trailheads are marked on Felton Empire Road off Highway 9. Camping, bicycles, smoking, and fires are prohibited in the Fall Creek unit.
DOGS are allowed in the picnic areas and campsites and on the Meadow Trail, Pipeline Road, Graham Hill Trail, and Powder Mill Fire Road. Dogs are not allowed in the Fall Creek Unit. Dogs are not permitted on the old-growth Redwood Grove Loop Trail.  Dogs may not be left unattended and must be on a leash no longer than six feet. For a list of locations you can take your dog in Santa Cruz County, please click here.
BICYCLES are allowed on Pipeline Road, Rincon Fire Road, Ridge Fire Road, and Powder Mill Fire Road. Bicyclists under 18 must wear a helmet. A bicycle campsite available for cyclists who are touring the area and pedal into the park. Register at the campground kiosk on Graham Hill Road.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Dogs may not be left unattended and must be on a leash no longer than six feet. For a list of locations you can take your dog in Santa Cruz County, please click here.
BICYCLES are allowed on Pipeline Road, Rincon Fire Road, Ridge Fire Road, and Powder Mill Fire Road. Bicyclists under 18 must wear a helmet. A bicycle campsite available for cyclists who are touring the area and pedal into the park. Register at the campground kiosk on Graham Hill Road. Bicycles are not allowed in Fall Creek Unit. For recommended routes, please click here.
HORSES are not allowed on the following trails: Redwood Grove Trail, River Trail, Ox Trail, and Pipeline Road south of Rincon Fire Road.
DRONES are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Gliders in flight.
POISON OAK flourishes and is native in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its leaves grow in groups of three, with gently lobed edges. The plant may appear as a bush, vine, or ground cover with green or reddish leaves. Many people are allergic to its oil.
PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING requires a permit through the California Film Commision. For more information, please click here.  
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS please call (831) 335-6324 or email mtnspecevent@parks.ca.gov.

View our guided hikes and other public programs schedule and make a reservation by visiting our Parks Events page!

Looking for your next adventure?
California State Parks Backpacking Adventures offers naturalist-led backpacking trips through the Santa Cruz Mountains each summer, including our NEW "Cars-BA" Family Camp at Big Basin! Online registration is open now!

New Parking Fee Payment Option
You can now pay parking fees on your smartphone by using the free Yodel app at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park! Yodel is secure and simple. All you need is a smartphone and a credit card.
Wilder Ranch State Park
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FEES - There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. Regular sized autos $10 (seniors $9, age 62 or older), $50 bus parking (10-24 passengers), and $100 for bus parking (25+ passengers) $100.
DOGS are not allowed at Wilder Ranch (except for service animals). For a list of locations you can take your dog in Santa Cruz County, please click here.
HORSES are allowed on all park trails and unpaved roads except those on the ocean side of Highway 1.
BICYCLES are allowed on all trails and roads at Wilder Ranch. Please obey the 15 mph speed limit; stop when approaching a horseback rider; walk bicycles through ranch complex and be respectful of hikers.
DRONES are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Gliders in flight.

Teachers
Wilder Ranch offers virtual and in-person programs for school groups of 10 or more. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Please click here for more information.
Photograph courtesy of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. 
 
 
 
Kids2Parks is an innovative park-equity program to bring students from Title 1 schools to State Park field trips. The program, a partnership between California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, increases the number of students who have visited a state park or beach by reducing barriers to access. The program offers transportation funding for field trips to select Title 1 schools in Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. For more information, and to apply please visit www.thatsmypark.org/visit/k2p/.
 
 
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Do you enjoy nature and being outdoors? Do you want to share knowledge with others and promote conservation and stewardship? There are many ways in which you can become more involved with your parks. Please click here to find out more.
 
 

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Regulatory Agenda - NYSDEC
Please reference 6 NYCRR Part 36 when emailing.6 NYCRR Part 40, Marine Fish. The Department proposes to amend regulations pertaining to the management of marine and diadromous fishes, including striped bass, to maintain compliance with fishery management plans developed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), or with the requirements of Environmental Conservation Law, or pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Fisheries Act for such species. Proposed amendments will also provide compliance with National Marine Fisheries Service requirements and other federal laws. The Department proposes to amend the regulations to define what methods are allowed for recreational anglers to take fish, including requirements related to the use of circle hooks. The Department proposes to amend reporting and record keeping requirements for State licensed harvesters; and to create a definition for proof of residency and establish requirements for providing such proof of residency when obtaining marine licenses and permits. The Department proposes to amend reporting and record keeping requirements for State licensed harvesters who also hold federal harvesting licenses. The amendment would require federal license holders to advise the Department if they are required to report to any federal agencies. In addition, the amendment would clarify reporting requirements specific to federal Highly Migratory Species (HMS) permits. The Department proposes to amend reporting requirements for Food Fish and Crustacea Dealers and Shippers license holders to more clearly detail information that must be included on purchase reports. The Department proposes to amend reporting requirements for Marine and Coastal District Party and Charter Boat License holders to require weekly reporting. The Department proposes to amend the striped bass and summer flounder commercial fishing special regulations to replace qualifications for permits and make changes to striped bass commercial fishing permit reissuance and striped bass commercial permit tag provisions. New regulations would be proposed to make changes in the summer flounder commercial fishing special regulations to add language for re-qualification similar to that in the striped bass commercial fishing special regulations. The Department proposes to adopt regulations to establish a commercial eel permit with reporting requirements statewide, and to extend coverage by the general provisions of this part to include Rockland and Putnam Counties and ensure that commercial possession and sale is covered statewide. The Department proposes to amend commercial fishing regulations for American eel to establish quota-based fishing limits and closures. The Department proposes to adopt regulations which will require the use of bait bags when fishing with eel pots.The Department proposes to change the open season for striped bass commercial fishing.