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Get Offline, Get Outside’ campaign offers complimentary swimming pool entry at New York State Parks this summer

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NEW YORK (WKBW) — A​ new initiative has been⁣ unveiled by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, named ‌the “Get ‌Offline, Get Outside” summer campaign.

This innovative campaign is ‍designed to encourage physical ‍activity and ​mental well-being ⁤by‌ inspiring⁣ children and families to⁤ step away from‌ their digital devices,‍ take⁢ a hiatus from ⁤social⁤ media, and immerse themselves in outdoor activities.

As an incentive to participate in the campaign, the state will be offering free⁤ entry to swimming pools at New ⁣York‌ State Parks throughout the summer. Furthermore, the Connect Kids to Swimming ‍Instruction Transportation Grant program is ⁢being introduced ‌to assist with transportation to swimming​ lessons.

“We are‌ facilitating ways ⁣for our youth to disconnect from their digital ⁢devices, spend quality time with ⁤loved ones, and remain ⁤active throughout our state. Summer has arrived – it’s⁣ time ‌to get offline and ⁣get‌ outside.”

– Gov. ⁢Hochul

The following swimming pools will be available for free access⁣ to ⁤New Yorkers this ⁤summer:

Hudson Valley

  • Bear Mountain State Park Pool – ‌Bear Mountain
  • FDR State Park⁤ Pool – Yorktown
  • High Tor State Park⁣ Pool – New City
  • Rockland Lake State Park Pool – Valley Cottage

New‌ York City

  • Roberto ⁢Clemente State Park Pool – Bronx
  • Riverbank State Park Pools (Indoor and Outdoor) – Manhattan

Long Island

  • Jones Beach State Park ⁢West Bathhouse Pool –⁣ Wantagh
  • Montauk Downs State Park Pool – Montauk

Capital Region

  • Saratoga​ Spa ⁣State Park Pools ⁤(Peerless and Victoria) – Saratoga Springs

Mohawk ‍Valley

  • Mine Kill State Park Pool – North Blenheim

Southern Tier

  • Watkins‌ Glen State Park Pool – Watkins ⁣Glen

Finger Lakes

  • Letchworth State Park Pool – ‍Castile

Western⁣ New York

  • Fort⁢ Niagara State Park Pool – Youngstown

North Country

  • Keewaydin State Park Pool – Alexandria Bay
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Alejandro Mendoza
Alejandro Mendoza
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2 COMMENTS

  1. Agree – That’s a fantastic initiative to encourage people to disconnect from screens and enjoy the great outdoors. #GetOutsideNY

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