The Centennial celebration of 2024 was a tough act to follow! We launched the second century of Parks and Historic Sites by meeting the moment and building towards the future, and even welcoming the entire golfing world to Bethpage State Park for the Ryder Cup. Let’s take a look back at the year that was!
Get Outdoors and Get Together Day 2025 is in the books! On the second Saturday of June each year, select state parks and public lands hold Get Outdoors and Get Together Day to bring outdoor recreation to people with disabilities, and to encourage the entire community to spend a day together in the outdoors. Visitors enjoyed music, crafts, and educational programs, and tried out adaptive recreational equipment.
On Saturday, June 8, New York State Parks and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation celebrated Get Outdoors & Get Together Day at 22 locations across the state. This annual event coincides with National Get Outdoors Day and encourages people of all abilities to connect with public lands through outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, nature walks and hikes, birding, archery, camping, and paddling.
Get Outdoors & Get Together day is a partnership with host sites, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services to promote inclusivity of access to recreational spaces by bringing people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for a day of fun, healthy activities.
This year, more than 2,000 participants enjoyed the day at a New York State park or historic site! Activities included a magic show, a raptors and reptiles show, dancing, singing, spin art, yard games, and more! Let’s take a look at some of the action.
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