State Nature Centers

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation operates several nature centers throughout the state. Visitors to our nature centers learn about the abundance of natural resources to be found in state parks. Our state parks and historic sites are hosts to scenic viewsheds, geologic features and both common and rare flora and fauna. For more information, visit http://nysparks.com/environment/nature-centers/default.aspx

纽约州公园、娱乐与历史保护办公室（OPRHP）监管着超过250个州立公园、历史遗迹、休闲步道、高尔夫球场、码头及其他设施，占地面积近35万英亩，每年吸引7400万游客。这些设施对当地社区的经济活力和生活质量做出了贡献，并直接支持了纽约州的旅游业。公园还为家庭和儿童提供了一个活跃和锻炼的场所，促进了健康的生活方式。该机构负责州立公园系统的运营与管理，并致力于推进全州范围内的公园、历史保护与开放空间使命。纽约州公园、娱乐与历史保护办公室在全州范围内运营多个自然中心。游客在我们的自然中心可以了解到州立公园内丰富的自然资源。我们的州立公园和历史遗迹是风景秀丽的景观、地质特征以及常见与稀有动植物的所在地。如需更多信息，请访问http://nysparks.com/environment/nature-centers/default.aspx