New York State Access Pass

An Access Pass permits a resident of New York State with a permanentdisability (partially defined below) free use of parks, historic sites andrecreational facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation and the NYS Department of EnvironmentalConservation. The pass holder may have free use of facilities operated bythese offices, for which there is normally a charge ­ for example, parking,camping, greens fees, swimming. The Pass, however, is not valid at anyfacility within a park operated by a private concern under contract to theState, or for a waiver of fees such as those for seasonal marina dockage,for a group camp, for reservation of a picnic shelter, for performing artsprograms, for consumables (i.e. firewood, electric, or gas) forcampsite/cabin amenities, or for fees related to campsite/cabin reservationsand registrations.To qualify for an Access Pass, an applicant must be a resident ofNew York State and must provide proof of disability, in the form ofcertification for an appropriate agency (defined in the application) or by aphysician. A disability includes: Blindness, Developmental Disability,Physical Disability requiring physical assistance, wheelchair confinement,prosthetic devices. Refer to the Access Pass application for more completeinformation.To request an application, contact NYS Office of Parks andRecreation and Historic Preservation, Access Pass, Albany, NY 12238 or call518-474-2324.