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Open 365 days a year, Niagara Falls State Park has awe-inspiring scenery! It also features thrilling attractions, interactive exhibits, miles of hiking trails, and delectable dining options in a family-friendly environment. It's an adventure-packed experience!
Many State Parks are Open in Winter
Winter lends a whole new meaning to the word awe-inspiring when referring to these beautiful natural resources, and many parks lend perfectly to exciting Winter activities like cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and even snowmobiling.
With lots of State Parks and nearby Towns to choose from, a fun day or two away from the hustle and bustle of every day living is both therapeutic and fulfilling.
Ride the Hills at Beaver Island (left), Ice Skate at the Empire State Plaza (center), and Go Snowmobiling at Allegany State Park (right)
De Veaux Woods State Park in Winter
Niagara-Western NY
De Veaux offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating in the winter and has a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpool State Park with access to the Niagara gorge trail system.
Empire State Plaza - Ice Skating and More
Capital-Saratoga
Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.
Enjoy Winter at Gilbert Lake State Park
The Finger Lakes
Most of this 1,584-acre state park along with its lake and three ponds is nestled in the wooded foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
Fillmore Glen State Park
The Finger Lakes
The 941-acre Fillmore Glen State Park features hiking trails offering spectacular views of unique geological formations, including five waterfalls and a gorge.
Greece Canal Park in Winter
The Finger Lakes
This 577-acre park is ideal for hiking and bird watching as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It also has one of our two legal off-leash Dog Parks in the County Park system.
Hamlin Beach State Park is Open for Winter
The Finger Lakes
Hamlin Beach State Park is a 1,287-acres state parks that offers miles of nature and hiking trails along with snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Harriman State Park in Winter
Hudson Valley
Along a wide variety of summer activities, the park becomes a winter lover’s paradise with ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Higley Flow State Park in Winter
Thousand Islands
Nestled among the Adirondack foothills, Higley Flow State Park offers winter enthusiasts plenty of snowy fun like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing.
