Achilles Adaptive Outdoors Day

Canoe Regatta 2025

DRC Palisades Pace Runs

NJ Palisades

We are committed to preserving the public lands of the
Palisades Interstate Park System for everyone.

Our goal is to maximize the equitable access and usability of our parks
by working to improve accommodations to ensure that all visitors
can enjoy the Palisade region’s breathtaking landscapes

Project: Improving Accessibility at Bear Mountain

The Perkins Memorial Platform is now an ADA accessible viewing space perched just in front of the Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain State Park. Visitors can also explore the newly improved All Person’s Trail located at this site.

Project: Cycling in the Palisades

The Conservancy serves as a conduit between the cycling community, municipal governments, regional planners, and park management to enhance cycling access and create safer and more enjoyable bike connections.

SJST Steering Committee?

Past Events from below

Event: 2025 Half Marathon & 8K Trail Run

The Perkins Memorial Platform is now an ADA accessible viewing space perched just in front of the Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain State Park. Visitors can also explore the newly improved All Person’s Trail located at this site.

Advocacy: Parks Advocacy Day 2024

On February 27, 2024 we went to Albany to advocate for our parks alongside other organizations including Parks and Trails New York and the Open Space Institute.

Advocacy: Lights Out for Bird Migration

We joined forces with local conservation partners including the Rockland Audubon Society and the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter to ensure safe passage for migrating birds by dimming the lights on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Categories: Event, Project, Advocacy, Collaboration, News

Event: 2025 Half Marathon & 8K Trail Run

The Perkins Memorial Platform is now an ADA accessible viewing space perched just in front of the Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain State Park. Visitors can also explore the newly improved All Person’s Trail located at this site.