An Access Pass permits residents of New York State with permanent disabilities, as defined in the application, free
use of the parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation
and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The pass
holder may have free use of facilities operated by State Parks and DEC for which there is normally a charge.
The Pass, however, is not valid at facilities within parks operated by private concerns under contract to the State,
or for a waiver of fees such as those for seasonal marina dockage, for a group camp, for reservations of a picnic shelter,
for performing arts programs, for consumables (i.e. firewood, electric, or gas), for campsite/cabin amenities, or for
fees related to campsite/cabin reservations and registrations.
Individual Access Pass
To qualify for an Individual Access Pass, an applicant must be a resident of New York State, must provide proof of
disability, in the form of certification from the appropriate agency or by a physician, as described on the application
and must provide a recent photo that will be affixed to the Access Pass.
Group Access Pass
To qualify for a Group Access Pass, all members of the group must be residents of New York State. The group's
authorized representative must provide proof of the group's members' disability (ies) in the form of certification from
the appropriate agency or by verification of disability (ies) by a physician as described on the application.
Access Pass Eligibility Changes for 2010
The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation has implemented changes to its Access Pass program, which provides
state residents with certain permanent disabilities free or reduced cost admission to recreational facilities operated by State Parks and
the Department of Environmental Conservation. Please refer to the May 19, 2010 State
Parks Implements Access Pass Eligibility Reforms for more information.
Completed applications, with all required materials, should be mailed to:
Access Pass
State Parks
Albany, New York 12238
For more information, contact 518-474-2324 during normal business hours.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing of this application.
