New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2023 Sandcastle Contest at Hither Hills State Park. The contest will be held each Thursday beginning June 29 through August 31, 2023. Sand sculptors may use sand, water, and any other natural materials native to the beach.
Prizes are provided by the Natural Heritage Trust, the program’s sponsor. Each week’s prizes will be awarded for the best sculptors and castles in several categories.
Registration is held each Thursday 9:30AM at Hither Hills State Park Visitors Center. A $10.00 Vehicle Use Fee will be in effect.
Event Schedule:
- Registration-9:30am
- Build Time-9:30 am-10:30 am
- Judging-10:30 am
- Awards Ceremony-11:00 am -12pm
For further information, please call Hither Hills State Park at (631) 668-2554.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which in 2022 were visited by record 79.5 million people. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.parks.ny.gov.