Governor Hochul Announces Free Admission to New York State Park Sites During This Week's Heat Wave
Free Admission to All State Park Locations on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 To Help New Yorkers Beat the Heat at Beaches and Pools
Cooling Features Such as Misters and Sprays To Be Added at Several State Park Sites Throughout New York City
Select Beaches and Pools Opened Early This Week To Help New Yorkers Cool Down During the Heat Wave
New Yorkers Encouraged To Stay Hydrated and Wear Sunscreen; Find Cooling Centers in New York State and New York City
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that admission to all New York State Parks will be free on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20, 2024, to help New Yorkers beat the heat this week. Governor Hochul announced several beaches and pools are temporarily open ahead of the season and cooling features such as sprays and misters are being added at several State Park sites throughout New York City.
“Extreme heat can be dangerous for New Yorkers, and I’m doing everything I can to help families stay safe and cool this week,” Governor Hochul said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of free and early admission to our world class beaches, pools and other State Park sites to beat the heat as we expect record temperatures across the state.”
Starting today, record temperatures are possible in Western, Central, Northern New York, and the Capital Region. The “feels like” temperature values could approach the low 90’s to over 100 degrees today through Friday. Ahead of pools, beaches, and other cooling opportunities at State Park sites opening for the season, the Governor directed several locations to open temporarily this week to help New Yorkers cool down.
Long Island sites open early for swimming:
Jones Beach State Park
Robert Moses State Park
Hither Hills State Park
Sunken Meadow State Park
(photo credit: NY.gov)
