News Island Beach State Park reopens for now, but the problems that led to Saturday’s closure persist Published: Jul. 06, 2025, 10:31 a.m.

Local leaders gathered to celebrate the construction of a new pool house facility at DeSoto State Park. Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks personnel to cut a ceremonial ...

Accordingly, the state park restaurants will be closed until further notice." The tourism and recreation department says that it "has made every effort to accommodate Lookout" throughout the ...

One of the newest units of the State Park System, Fort Ord Dunes State Park was added in January 1995.

After nine months of being closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park is officially reopening to visitors.

Island Beach State Park, a popular day destination in Ocean County, closed for bathroom limitations earlier in the July 4th weekend.

A shocking find at Dash Point State Park on Father's Day leaves families in disbelief.

Photo supplied, Antelope Island State Park First responders arrive at Antelope Island State Park after lightning caused a small fire on Friday, July 4, 2025.

It’s been just over 100 years since the first state park opened in Missouri, and the state park system is still discovering new land to protect and preserve.

Two drownings, including a 14-year-old boy, occurred at East Fork State Park in Bethel, Ohio, over the holiday weekend, prompting ongoing investigations and safety warnings.

At Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, visitors can dig for gems like jasper, quartz, and diamonds—best of all, they can keep what they find.

Water samples taken at Beaches 6 and 8 had consistently high levels of E. coli bacteria. Testing Saturday showed the sample levels had decreased.