The 16 Best State Parks in New York, NY
These are the 16 highest-rated state parks we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Gantry Plaza State Park leads, with 4.8 stars from 10,261 reviews; Parque 80 follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 27,452 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Gantry Plaza State Park
4.8 · 10,261 reviews · New York
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 10,261 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
4.Liberty State Park Reserve Pavilions
4.8 · 56 reviews · New York
Rated 4.8 from 56 reviews. Dogs welcome, restrooms and parking on site.
5.Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
4.6 · 4,549 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 4,549 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
6.Marsha P. Johnson State Park
4.6 · 3,706 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 3,706 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
7.Valley Stream State Park
4.6 · 2,746 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 2,746 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
8.Shirley Chisholm State Park
4.6 · 1,563 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 1,563 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
9.Englewood Picnic Area
4.6 · 475 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 475 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
11.Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site
4.6 · 83 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 83 reviews. Good for kids and restrooms.
12.Roberto Clemente State Park
4.5 · 1,802 reviews · New York
4.5 stars from 1,802 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
13.Charles Memorial Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
4.4 · 1,297 reviews · New York
4.4 stars from 1,297 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
14.Clay Pit Ponds State Park
4.4 · 299 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 299 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
15.Bayswater Point State Park
4.4 · 292 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 292 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
16.Rubeo Cieslinski Park
4.4 · 34 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 34 reviews. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best state park in New York, NY?
Gantry Plaza State Park ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,261 Google reviews.
Which state parks in New York, NY allow dogs?
Gantry Plaza State Park, Parque 80, Liberty State Park Reserve Pavilions, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park and Marsha P. Johnson State Park, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which state parks in New York, NY are good for kids?
Gantry Plaza State Park, Parque 80, Little Island's Glockenspiel, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park and Marsha P. Johnson State Park, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these state parks have restrooms?
2 of the 16 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.