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

The state is waiving entry fees for pools at state parks, including Roberto Clemente in the Bronx and Riverbank in Manhattan.

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

The swimming area at Cherry Creek State Park reopened Saturday afternoon after testing showed bacteria in the water had dissipated.

August is underway, as is beach swimming season in the Empire State. But which beaches at New York State Parks have closed this week due to poor water quality? You can check water quality reports ...

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.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday new investments from the state that would help keep kids safe this summer by making swimming more accessible.

Plan your summer road trips to these stunning Upstate New York state parks.

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.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) enjoyed a historic year in 2024.