Celebrate Get Outdoors & Get Together Day!
DEC and State Parks, in partnership with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Office of the Chief Disability Officer, the Department of Veterans’ Services, the Office of Mental Health, and the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs, host free events across the state to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors. Get Outdoors & Get Together Day brings together people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds for fun, guided, and free outdoor activities as part of the Governor's initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusive access to state public lands.
New York's Get Outdoors & Get Together Day is held on the second Saturday in June, and coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage active outdoor fun. Try fishing, archery, kayaking, bird watching, hiking and so much more at one of our many locations across the state!
Thank you to the thousands of people who came out to celebrate Get Outdoors & Get Together Day on June 13, 2026! Check out our Flickr album highlighting the 2026 event.
Mark your calendars for the next Get Outdoors & Get Together Day event on Saturday, June 12, 2027!
For information on accessibility at DEC locations, check out our Accessible Recreation Destinations Map, or reach out to the assigned ADA Accessibility Coordinator at your desired location.
