Join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025!
DEC and State Parks, in partnership with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), NYS Department of Veterans’ Services, Office of the Chief Disability Officer, Office of Mental Health, and the NYS Justice Center, will host 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, healthful activities as part of the Governor's initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.
New York's Get Outdoors & Get Together Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Try fishing, archery, kayaking, bird watching, hiking and so much more at one of our many locations across the state!
Scroll down for a look at our 2025 event locations and activities! All locations will offer a selection of accessible activities, and use of adaptive equipment and demonstrations will be provided at many sites. Please contact the site you are interested in directly for specifics on available adaptive equipment. Guests are encouraged to bring their own water, snacks, and sunscreen.
For more information on accessibility at DEC locations, check out our Accessible Recreation Destinations Map.
Check out our Flickr album showcasing previous years’ events!
