NY State Parks Explorer

Name: NY State Parks Explorer
Rating: 4.3 (8 reviews)
Author: New York State Office of Information Technology Services

Travel

Free · Designed for iPad

8 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Travel
Developer

New York State Office of Information Technology Services
Language

EN
English
Size

174
MB

From the oceanfront shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, more than 250 parks, historic sites, trails, golf courses, boat launches, and campgrounds are just a few taps away. With the New York State Parks Explorer App, you can plan getaways, explore favorite regions and discover new adventures and cultural gems with easy access to enhanced trail mapping, must-sees, things to know before you go, apparel and merchandise, and regularly updated information including special events and alerts. Discover your next adventure, download the NY State Explorer app today. Key highlights and recent enhancements include: • Users can discover new must-see locations with rotating curated content, and will enjoy quick access to park information, including directions, hours, fees and rates, trail maps, and helpful know-before-you-go details; • Empire Pass holders have the option to digitally add their pass to the wallet within the NYS Explorer app. • Expansion of the search function so that visitors can search for parks and historic sites from multiple regions at a time. • Link directly to online camping reservations to book a stay, and • The option to favorite select properties to receive important updates and real-time alerts. Interactive map elements now provide visitors: • Easier wayfinding: When the user's mobile device's location services are turned "on", visitors can easily follow along with where they are on the map; • The ability to zoom in on and around each map to learn more about the facility; • Information about trails, park features, and amenities by simply tapping on a trail or icon; • Trail segment distance; and • The ability to change base layers in live maps from satellite view, simple street view, or topography.

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

8 Ratings

“Where have you been!”
07/05/2020

IBM i guy.
Just downloaded it and was scrolling through the apps. Very nice.But to my subject line. You should have a “check in”.. the “been there, done that” view. Nice that you have the favorites but tracking and “checking in” would be great.Also, might have users submit more local suggestions that you can review for accuracy. Did a hike south of Albany the other day. Small preserve with about 5-7 miles of trails but super remote.( Keleher Preserve). If I was In the area and search for beginner/intermediate hikes, would be a great local resource.I realize that’s a some overlap with other hiking apps but still would be useful.Otherwise, looks like a very good start.
“Where have you been!”
07/05/2020

IBM i guy.

Just downloaded it and was scrolling through the apps. Very nice.But to my subject line. You should have a “check in”.. the “been there, done that” view. Nice that you have the favorites but tracking and “checking in” would be great.Also, might have users submit more local suggestions that you can review for accuracy. Did a hike south of Albany the other day. Small preserve with about 5-7 miles of trails but super remote.( Keleher Preserve). If I was In the area and search for beginner/intermediate hikes, would be a great local resource.I realize that’s a some overlap with other hiking apps but still would be useful.Otherwise, looks like a very good start.
Buggy
Jan 11

CC24821
Has anyone been able to get past the notifications page? I keep getting to that page and the app force closes
Buggy
Jan 11

CC24821

Has anyone been able to get past the notifications page? I keep getting to that page and the app force closes
Should be able to add passes from the app to Apple wallet
07/01/2025

The Propaniac
That is all
Should be able to add passes from the app to Apple wallet
07/01/2025

The Propaniac

That is all
Not bad. I’m getting what I need from this app.
06/18/2024

tontobikermd
They listen to customer input. This is the IT department for NYS, guys. The GPS wasn’t registering that I was inside park boundary and wouldn’t let me find my location on both the live map and the downloadable file. I called the number “in the back”, he passed it on to the appropriate place and within 1-2 weeks, or the next time I went to the park the gps correctly placed me and I was able to orientate myself and figure out how the trails were setup.There’s plenty of apps out there but this one is free and I can use it at Art Roscoe and DLSP. If you’re reading this, IT department of the NYS government, thanks much.
Not bad. I’m getting what I need from this app.
06/18/2024

tontobikermd

They listen to customer input. This is the IT department for NYS, guys. The GPS wasn’t registering that I was inside park boundary and wouldn’t let me find my location on both the live map and the downloadable file. I called the number “in the back”, he passed it on to the appropriate place and within 1-2 weeks, or the next time I went to the park the gps correctly placed me and I was able to orientate myself and figure out how the trails were setup.There’s plenty of apps out there but this one is free and I can use it at Art Roscoe and DLSP. If you’re reading this, IT department of the NYS government, thanks much.