Supporting Parks and Historic Sites throughout the Palisades Region (NY/NJ)
We support the 20 parks and 9 historic sites that comprise Palisades Interstate Park.
20 Parks:
-Bear Mountain State Park
-Blauvelt State Park
-Bristol Beach State Park
-Franny Reese State Park
-Goosepond Mountain State Park
-Harriman State Park
-Haverstraw Beach State Park
-High Tor State Park
-Highland Lakes State Park
-Hook Mountain State Park
-Lake Superior State Park
-Minnewaska State Park
04/30/2026
We are so excited to share these beautiful Palisades Parks Conservancy bandanas designed by the talented Julia Hayes (.wife on Instagram).
The first 50 people to come by our table at Kingston Earth Fair on May 9th will receive one for free!
You can find us in the TR Gallo Waterfront Park from 11AM - 3PM. We hope to see you there!
04/27/2026
Show your park some love this Saturday 💚
Join thousands of volunteers across New York State for I Love My Park Day on May 2nd, hosted by Parks & Trails New York
Come help us care for the parks and trails that make the Palisades so special. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and enjoy a beautiful day outside.
Find more information see the link below:
https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day/
AI data centers consume enormous amounts of water and electricity, and produce air and noise pollution. And many of them are right next door to our parks!
Don't let an AI data center be your only connection to the Hudson Valley.
This Earth Day, donate to protect our parks🌏🌲
Click the link below to donate.
https://www.palisadesparks.org/donate-earth-day
04/17/2026
Did you know? Every time you enter a prompt into AI, data centers use resources such as water and electricity. AI comes with many invisible costs that our Earth is paying for.
Don’t let an AI data center be your only connection to the Hudson Valley. This Earth Day, donate to protect our parks 🌎
On Saturday, we teamed up with Achilles New Jersey to bring the inaugural Achilles Rockland Chapter workout to Rockland Lake State Park.
Achilles International is a nonprofit that empowers athletes with disabilities by pairing them with volunteer guides to walk, run, and roll together.
Thank you to the 50+ athletes and volunteers (including members of Achilles NYC ) who came out to make this first workout feel so special, and thank you to NY State Parks & Historic Sites for making it possible for our parks to host adaptive events like this.
And a special shoutout to La Promenade for fueling us with the best post-workout treats 🤤
More adaptive outdoor events are coming to Rockland Lake! Sign up with Achilles through the link in our bio to stay in the loop on future events.
The Palisades Half Marathon and Trail Run are back for 2026!
Both races will take place on Sunday, September 27th. Early Bird registration for the Palisades Half Marathon is now open. Join for a stunning 13.1 mile paved run over 1200 ft of elevation along the Palisades ridge. The newly updated USATF certified Half Marathon course is forthcoming!
Registration for the Trail Run will open early this summer. While course length and route are still pending, this event promises an adventure touring the rocky cliffs of the Palisades with a shorter, mixed-terrain run.
The Palisades Half and Trail Run will both take place in Fort Lee, NJ. Car parking will be available with information details forthcoming. Regular shuttle services between uptown Manhattan and Fort Lee, NJ will be ongoing before and throughout the event, with free bicycle parking and bag check on site as well. Registration for either race includes a free t-shirt and finish medal.
All proceeds benefit the Palisades Parks Conservancy and the network of 29 state parks and historic sites that we serve, from the GW Bridge to the Catskill Mountains.
Register through the link in our bio, or at palisadesparks.org/race
04/02/2026
Join us on Monday, June 1st 2026 for the Palisades Parks Conservancy’s annual benefit to raise essential funds in support of preservation and programming efforts in the Palisades.
This year, we gather beneath the cliffs at Ross Dock in Fort Lee, NJ for a riverside soiree in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Conservancy.
Tickets are available at palisadesparks.org/gala
03/31/2026
Perkins Memorial Area is located at the top of Bear Mountain, just an hour away from NYC.
This area of Bear Mountain State Park has so much to offer:
🌲 breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley
🌲 the Appalachian Trail
🌲 an ADA-accessible viewing platform and All-Persons Trail
🌲 Perkins Memorial Tower
🌲 Dog-friendly park (please use a leash!)
🌲 Lots and lots of nature
Perkins Memorial Area is open starting tomorrow, until November 30, weather permitting!
03/12/2026
Something exciting is coming to Rockland Lake 🏃
We're thrilled to announce the inaugural Achilles Rockland Chapter adaptive workout series, presented by Achilles New Jersey and Palisades Parks Conservancy!
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: Meet at 7:45 AM (Workout begins at 8:00 AM)
Location: Rockland Lake State Park, Parking Lot #1
Achilles NJ, in partnership with the Palisades Parks Conservancy, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Achilles Rockland Chapter adaptive workout series. Come run, walk, & roll along the waterfront loop of Rockland Lake State Park. All ages, paces, and abilities are welcome. Guide runners, walkers, and cyclist volunteers needed. Advance RSVP is required. Food, beverages, and some surprise merch will be available after the workout.
Athletes should arrive at Parking Field #1 at 7:45, where they will be matched with volunteer guides to run, walk, or roll around the 3.2 mile Rockland Lake bike path. Athletes of all ages, paces, and abilities are welcome to join. Whether you’re looking for a weekly stroll around the lake, or training for your next marathon, Achilles is here to support your goals!After the workout, stick around for an Achilles Rockland Chapter Kick-Off celebration to enjoy some carb reloading, community, and special Achilles Rockland swag.
If you’d like to join us as an athlete or a volunteer guide, find more information and sign up from the links below, or reach out to [email protected]
Athletes: https://www.achillesinternational.org/join
Volunteer Guides: https://www.achillesinternational.org/volunteer
*Please note, parking is free for vehicles that enter the park before 8:00 AM. If you enter after 8:00 AM, there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle.