Long Island State Parks

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 1st – January 30th, 9am – 3:30pm, for information call 516-766-1029

Special programming: Tiny Tots: MLK Jr. Day! – January 14th, 10:00am – 11:00am, $4 per child, registration required, register at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hempstead-lake-state-park-environmental-education-and-resiliency-center-38733458463" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hempstead-lake-state-park-environmental-education-and-resiliency-center-38733458463</a>
MLK Day of Service – January 19th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Free Volunteer Event – Ages 12+Nissequogue River State Park, Charles &amp; Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park - January 12th – January 31st, 8:00am – 4:00pm, for information call 631-269-4927 LI State Parks Regional Headquarters Lobby, West Babylon - January 12th – January 23rd (Mon. – Fri.) 10:00am – 3:30pm, for information call 631-321-3510

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

Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

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
Jones Beach Energy &amp; Nature Center-West End 2, Wantagh - January 12th – January 30th, 9:00am – 4:30pm, for information call 516-809-8222 
Jones Beach State Park, Administration Building, Wantagh - January 12th – January 30th, 7:00am – 4:30pm, for information call 516-785-1600

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