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Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) is the leading statewide not-for-profit parks and trails advocacy org.

10/09/2026

New York is stronger when our communities are connected.

Greenways give people safe, accessible ways to move through their communities and connect with the places that matter most. They link neighborhoods with parks, downtowns, schools, waterfronts, and transit, while creating more opportunities for alternative transportation and outdoor recreation.

New York’s 750-mile Empire State Trail already shows what’s possible, attracting 9.75 million visits each year.

And there’s more on the horizon. More than 1,000 miles of new and improved greenway connections are in the pipeline across New York.

Visit ptny.org/greenways to sign on to help connect more New York communities through the next generation of multi-use trails.

10/07/2026

Spooky season is here 👻

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween? We’ve rounded up some spooky happenings at NY State Parks & Historic Sites to help you get outside this October.

Click the link in the comments below to view the full NY State Parks & Historic Sites Event Calendar. You're not scared, are you?

10/01/2026

The power of partnerships!

The 2026 Friends Gathering brought together Friends Groups and partners from across the state to connect in Lake George and share ideas. Thank you to our incredible keynote speakers, Kathy Moser, Amanda Lefton, and Tiffany Rea-Fisher, for sharing your insights and helping make the gathering so meaningful.

Thank you to our partners NY State Parks & Historic Sites, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Commission on National and Community Service in addition to our generous sponsors LiRo-Hill and Parkitects for supporting this event and our amazing network of Friends.

And most importantly, thank you to the Friends Groups who make this work happen every day. Your energy, dedication, and love for New York’s public lands are what make this community so special.

📸 A few favorite moments from the weekend!

09/30/2026

Today is the last day to get your free PTNY travel kit!

Become a Park & Trail Champion with a monthly gift of $10 or more, and help support New York’s parks and trails 365 days a year.

Your monthly gift makes a lasting impact, and today is your last chance to get a free Travel Kit as our thank-you!

One click. Year-round impact. Join today using the link in the comments below.

09/29/2026

Good news for anyone who loves exploring!

Public lands across the state are getting bigger, better, and more connected, opening up new places to enjoy the outdoors. These projects aren’t just about adding more miles or acreage. They’re about giving more people places to spend time outside, connecting communities, and protecting the places that make New York such a amazing place to explore.

Click through to take a look at 7 parks and trails that are getting bigger.

09/24/2026

We’re officially back to school, and we’re so happy to see bike buses back in action!

So, what exactly is a bike bus? It’s an organized group of kids and families who ride their bikes to school together along a set route, making the trip a little more active and a lot more fun.

PTNY teamed up with Bike Bus World and local bike bus leaders for a webinar where we talked about what it takes to get a bike bus started, what makes them work, and the real impact they can have.

The impact can go beyond the ride itself. Bike buses can help spark conversations about better bike and pedestrian infrastructure, including safer routes to school. When more people experience their community on two wheels, it can also open the door to thinking differently about how our streets are designed.

Want to learn more? Watch the full webinar through the link in the comments below.

09/22/2026

Get There Green!

This week, our friends at the DEC are hosting Get There Green!, encouraging New Yorkers to make at least one trip using a greener way to get around. That could mean walking to a nearby park, biking to a trailhead, taking the bus to meet friends, or carpooling to your next outdoor adventure.

Have fun with it! Snap a photo during your trip and tag NYS Department of Environmental Conservation so they can see how you’re getting there green.

Learn more: on.ny.gov/gtg

09/17/2026

Follow the foliage!

One of the best parts of living in New York is watching the landscape transform as the leaves begin to change. If you’re planning a hike or looking for the best places to catch peak foliage, I LOVE NEW YORK’s weekly Fall Foliage Report is a great resource for tracking the changing colors across the state.

This week: Fall foliage is emerging across the state, with the Adirondacks expecting the most significant color changes this weekend.

Click the link in the comments below for the full report!

09/15/2026

Summer might be winding down, but caring for New York’s public lands never stops.

That’s why we’re inviting you to become a Park & Trail Champion and join a community of people supporting these special places 365 days a year.

Your monthly gift helps PTNY advocate for 1,200 new miles of greenway trails, get more New Yorkers involved in caring for their parks, and support the people who steward them every day.

One click. One monthly gift. A BIG impact.

Plus Join at $10/month or more by Sept. 30 and get a free PTNY Travel Kit for your next adventure!

https://ptny.app.neoncrm.com/forms/monthly-supporter?utm_source=patc-socials

09/10/2026

There’s still time to register for the Greenway Cycle Challenge this Saturday!

Join this family-friendly 10 mile bike ride or 5K walk/run along the scenic Genesee Valley Greenway State Park in support of the Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway-FOGVG.

And the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Celebrate in Avon with a celebration featuring great food, live music, and tabling from local businesses and organizations. Swipe through to see what you can expect.

Click our link in the comments below to learn more and register today!

Address

1 Steuben Place
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15184341583

Website

http://www.ptny.org/

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