New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle I - Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Chapter I - Parks
Subchapter H - Palisades Interstate Park Commission-new York Rules And Regulations
Part 403 - Statement Of Policy
Section 403.1 - Statement of policy

(a) The State of New York is abundant in natural, scenic and recreational sources. The magnificent State parks, recreational and historic sites administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission encourage and facilitate the use and enjoyment of such resources by the public and thereby promote and enhance the well-being of each individual.

(b) State parks, however, contain waterfalls, waterways, chasms, slopes and other natural features which, by their nature, may constitute hazards and present dangers to persons approaching them.

(c) In addition to the dangers presented by natural hazards, the use of State parks and historic sites by the public for varied and divergent purposes may also, if not controlled, endanger the safety of members thereof and tend to deny certain individuals equality of opportunity in the use and enjoyment of these resources.

(d) Therefore, to enhance and promote the safety, well-being and enjoyment of each individual in the use of a State park, recreational and historic site and to assure to each individual equality of opportunity in the use and enjoyment of such system, the rules and regulations set forth in this Subchapter are hereby established to govern the conduct of the public with respect thereto.