From July 3 through Labor Day, 542,661 People Visited State Park Pools – A 143,639 Increase from 2023
Ahead of 4th of July Weekend, Governor Hochul Removed Swimming Pool Entry Fees at State Parks For Entire Summer
Announcement Comes on the Heels of Historic $150 Million Investment to Fund Dozens of Pool Projects in Underserved Communities Across the State
General Swimming Hours Continue at Select State Parks
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State Park pool attendance increased by nearly 36 percent this summer after making State Park pool access free as a part of her “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign and New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative. Overall, State Park attendance also increased by nearly 2.5 percent over the summer season. The Governor launched the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative to promote physical and mental health by helping New York’s kids and families to put down their devices, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings.