Long Island State Parks Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Long Island State Parks throughout the month of January.

Dr. King’s notable accomplishments and impactful contributions to society are highlighted through informational displays and a day of volunteer service. We invite you to visit us to learn more about Dr. King and honor his legacy.

Displays during the month of January 2026 are available at:

Hempstead Lake State Park Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, West Hempstead - January 1^st – January 30^th, 9am – 3:30pm, for information call 516-766-1029

Special programming: Tiny Tots: MLK Jr. Day! – January 14^th, 10:00am – 11:00am, $4 per child, registration required, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hempstead-lake-state-park-environmental-education-and-resiliency-center-38733458463

MLK Day of Service – January 19^th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Free Volunteer Event – Ages 12+

Nissequogue River State Park, Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park - January 12^th – January 31^st, 8:00am – 4:00pm, for information call 631-269-4927

LI State Parks Regional Headquarters Lobby, West Babylon - January 12^th – January 23^rd (Mon. – Fri.) 10:00am – 3:30pm, for information call 631-321-3510