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If you are a New York State resident 62 or older, on Monday - Friday (except holidays), you can obtain free vehicle access to most* state parks, boat launch sites and arboretums and fee reduction to state historic sites and state-operated golf courses.
- Empire Pass
2024 Empire Pass Renewals. If you have an existing Empire...
- Empire Pass
Golden Park Program. New York State residents 62 or older may obtain free vehicle entry state parks on non-holiday weekdays. Every-Kid-in-a-Park Pass: 4th Grade Free Entry Program. New York State Parks will accept the National Park Service's (NPS) Every-Kid-in-a Park pass upon presentation for free entry for 4th grade students into all State Parks.
An Access Pass permits individuals and groups who are residents of New York State with permanent disabilities free use of the parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities.
2024 Empire Pass Renewals. If you have an existing Empire Pass, check your expiration date HERE. Renew Your Empire Pass. Go Green and renew your existing Empire Pass! You have the option to renew your physical or digital pass online and receive a discount!
The Lifetime Liberty Pass benefits include free vehicle entry to most state-operated parks and DEC-operated day-use areas, as well as numerous state-operated boat launch sites, historic sites, arboretums, and park preserves; free greens fees at state-operated golf courses; free swimming pool entrance at State Park pools; and discounted camping ...
How do I renew my Access Pass? There is no renewal process at this time. When your Access Pass expires every 4 years, you must apply again and submit all necessary supporting documentation as you did originally.
The pass is valid on any day at facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and entitles the pass holder to: free entrance of a single vehicle (car or van) free entrance to state historic sites and arboretums.
