Press Releases
11/7/2025 - Tighe & Bond To Give Presentation on Draft Mt. Washington Summit Assessment at Mt. Washington Commission Meeting
The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and to provide comments.
9/29/2025 - New Hampshire State Parks Announces Foliage Traffic Initiatives in Franconia Notch
New Hampshire State Park officials are making some improvements this peak foliage season to the Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch, to help improve the experience.
9/25/2025 - Structural Analysis Begins on Cannon Aerial Tramway
Cannon Mountain advances to next phase of third generation tramway project
7/30/2025 - NH State Parks and 1DegreeOutside Launch Advanced Rip-Current Hazard Forecasting at Hampton Beach State Park
NH State Parks and 1DegreeOutside Launch Advanced Rip-Current Hazard Forecasting at Hampton Beach State Park First-of-its-kind pilot gives Beach Patrol advanced data and longer lead time to aid with safety preparedness.
7/29/2025 - 10th Annual Water Safety Day at Hampton Beach set for July 30
NH Division of Parks and Recreation and the Ocean Lifeguards of NH State Beach Patrol will once again host the 2025 Water Safety Day on Wednesday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hampton Beach Seashell Complex, 180 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH.
4/24/2025 - N.H. Division of Parks and Recreation Accepting Proposals for 2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
The 2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Grant, a program providing federal funds to assist with public outdoor recreational projects, is once again open for intents.
4/21/2025 - NH DOT Transfers Conway Branch Railroad Corridor Ownership and Management to DNCR
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NH DOT) has officially transferred the ownership and management of the state-owned Conway Branch Railroad Corridor to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR).
3/31/2025 - RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 NOW AVAILABLE
The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, and NH Bureau of Trails’ Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant applications for 2026 are now available.
3/17/2025 - Public Hearing on NH Parks and Recreation Admin Rules Set for March 27
Division of Parks and Recreation public hearing on administrative rules.
12/16/2024 - First Day Hikes' Seven Locations Announced
Celebrate New Hampshire State Park's 90th Anniversary and the new year with an annual First Day Hike, January 1st, 2025.
2/27/2024 - N.H. Division of Parks and Recreation Accepting Proposals for 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
The 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund State Assistance Grant, a program providing federal funds to assist with public outdoor recreational projects, is once again open for intents.
