Currently six swimming beaches at state parks in New York are closed, according to the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

New York has 67 state-owned swimming beaches and all are tested regularly to determine the public's risk of coming in contact with waterborne diseases.

The beach at Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County is back open for swimming now that elevated levels of E. coli have ...

The Onondaga County Health Department has closed Jamesville Beach for swimming due to a visible algal bloom spotted in the ...

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 to $10 dollars per day during peak season. Historic sites generally charge an admission fee between $1 to $6.

As part of New York State’s hiring drive, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is ready to hire lifeguards for the 2025 swimming season.

There is also a swimming beach for relaxing, along with grills and pavilions for when you get hungry. Location: 106 E. Buttermilk Falls Road in Ithaca. Cost: $9 per vehicle. Robert H. Treman State ...