The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

The New York State Historic Preservation Office maintains the list of New York State’s National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( Federal Regulation 36 CFR 60 ) the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. To be considered eligible, a building, district, structure or object must meet the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. This involves examining the property’s age, integrity, and significance. Please see metadata for additional information, including how to access the agency’s Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) which provides access to the agency’s database of historic records associated with each project listing in this dataset.

DEC stocks close to 2 million catchable-size brook, brown, and rainbow trout in over 309 lakes and ponds and roughly 2,900 miles of streams across the state each spring. This dataset represents the planned stocking numbers, species and time of spring for those waters for the current fishing season. The current stocking data is updated annually in mid-March.

This data displays the locations of top rivers, streams, lakes and ponds for fishing in New York State, as determined by fisheries biologists working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. These biologists recommended popular rivers, streams, lakes and ponds based on quality of fishing and public access. Data set was created based on their recommendations, and each point was placed at the center of the recommended lakes. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions. To drill down to a smaller geographic area, click directly on the area of the map or click the plus sign to zoom in on the map. For more information check out http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7749.html, or go to the "About" section.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

The New York State Historic Preservation Office maintains the list of New York State’s National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( Federal Regulation 36 CFR 60 ) the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. To be considered eligible, a building, district, structure or object must meet the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. This involves examining the property’s age, integrity, and significance. Please see metadata for additional information, including how to access the agency’s Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) which provides access to the agency’s database of historic records associated with each project listing in this dataset.

This data displays the access locations of rivers and streams for fishing in New York State, as determined by fisheries biologists working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This dataset includes GIS coordinates for approximately 10,000 miles of funded snowmobile trails in New York State.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This chart shows the total annual attendance at all State Park facilities. It is based on the following data set -https://data.ny.gov/d/8f3n-xj78 - which contains the annual attendance figures for facilities operated by the New York State Office for Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). The data is organized by OPRHP region and county.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This data set contains the annual attendance figures for facilities operated by the New York State Office for Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). The data is organized by OPRHP region and county.

This data displays the access locations of rivers and streams for fishing in New York State, as determined by fisheries biologists working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors may be reflected in the data supplied. The user must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions.

DEC stocks approximately 900,000 pounds of fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. Also included in the data are public stockings by Essex, Onondaga and Warren counties.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This data set shows the total attendance, by facilitiy, for the entire period beginning in 2003. It is based on the following data set - https://data.ny.gov/d/8f3n-xj78 - which contains the annual attendance figures for facilities operated by the New York State Office for Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). The data is organized by OPRHP region and county.

List of all Guides currently licensed by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Forest Protection (DFP). While DFP issues the licenses, compliance is monitored by NYS Forest Rangers.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) maintains a network of Public Fishing Right parking areas along trout streams in New York. This dataset represents the locations and information about those parking areas. Links to PDF maps of the actual Public Fishing Rights along the streams are available as part of the data set.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. New York's historic sites tell the story of our rich cultural heritage. Visitors to state historic sites experience the many facets of New York State history through tours, storytelling, exhibits, cooking demonstrations, military drills and encampments. For more information, visit http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/

This data depicts the east-west line that separates northern and southern hunting zones in New
York State.
A line separating the Northern and Southern Zone portions of New York State described as
follows: a line commencing at a point at the north shore of the Salmon river and its junction
with Lake Ontario and extending easterly along the north shore of that river to the village of
Pulaski, thence southerly along Route 11 to its intersection with Route 49 in the village of
Central Square, thence easterly along Route 49 to its junction with Route 365 in the city of
Rome, thence easterly along Route 365 to its junction with Route 28 in the village of Trenton,
thence easterly along Route 28 to its junction with Route 29 in the village of Middleville, thence
easterly along Route 29 to its junction with Route 4, thence northerly along Route 4 to its
junction with Route 22, thence northerly and westerly along Route 22 to the eastern shore of
South Bay on Lake Champlain in the village of Whitehall, thence northerly along the eastern
shore of South Bay to the New York-Vermont boundary.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. From the famed Bethpage Black, to the rolling terrain of the Robert Trent Jones' designed 18-hole course at Green Lakes State Park, New York's state park golf courses rank among the best public courses in the world. For more information, visit http://nysparks.com/golf-courses/

The New York State Canal System is a 524 mile inland waterway that includes 20 guard gates, which are used to close off a section of canal seasonally or in rare instances in an emergency so that a section can be dewatered. Information provided in this data set includes the name of each guard gate, its phone number (where applicable), and specific location by mileage along the canal and geographic coordinates.

The New York State Canal System is a 524 mile inland waterway that includes 57 locks, which are used to transfer vessels from a navigation pool at one elevation to another. Information provided in this data set includes the name of each lock, its phone number and specific location by mileage along the canal and geographic coordinates. This dataset excludes the Utica Harbor Lock because at this time it is not open to the public.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

The New York State Canal System is a 524 mile inland waterway that includes 57 locks, which are used to transfer vessels from a navigation pool at one elevation to another. Information provided in this data set includes the name of each lock, its phone number and specific location by mileage along the canal and geographic coordinates. This dataset excludes the Utica Harbor Lock because at this time it is not open to the public.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This data shows the location of transportation corridors on state Department of Environmental Conservation lands that are approved for snowmobile use.

This point map provides the locations of wildlife viewing sites as shown in The New York Wildlife Viewing Guide, also known as Watchable Wildlife Sites. By clicking on the blue points on the point map, users are provided the name and region of a wildlife viewing site and the option of viewing the details for that point from the associated dataset and/or opening a page in Google Maps for that location. Users may also use the next buttons, which appear at the bottom of the page after selecting 'details,' to find and view other wildlife viewing sites.

The New York State Canal System is a 524 mile inland waterway that includes 20 guard gates, which are used to close off a section of canal seasonally or in rare instances in an emergency so that a section can be dewatered. Information provided in this data set includes the name of each guard gate, its phone number (where applicable), and specific location by mileage along the canal and geographic coordinates.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.