Spring is here, time to plan to get outside! NOPL can help with an Empire Parks Pass. The pass covers personal vehicle admission to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. There are so many park options across Central New York and New York State! Plan a visit to Chittenango Falls, Green Lakes, Selkirk Shores, the Finger Lakes, Thousand Islands, the Niagara Region, and many more! Each NOPL location has one pass, available on a first-come, first-served basis. They can’t be held, but you can check on the availability of the passes. See important Park Pass Rules and other details here.

Please note: The Empire Pass does not guarantee free vehicle entry into a park when special events occur and are operated by other organizations or when the park is at maximum capacity. It does not include the waiver of fees for camping, golf, museum or historic site admission and other special activity fees are not included.