rapid expansion during former governor George Pataki's administration. Between 1995 and 2007, Pataki, along with then-parks commissioner Bernadette Castro, opened 28 new state parks. Although the governor was lauded as a conservationist for his actions, the new parks increased financial burdens on the NYS OPRHP, whose funding for operations remained steady. In 2010, a statewide fiscal crisis led to an announcement that 55 state parks and historic sites would be closed. The threatened closures were eventually averted, with budget shortfalls made up through reduced staffing and hours at many parks, closure of some internal facilities such as campgrounds and golf courses, and increases in user fees. The 2010 fiscal crisis resulted in decreased availability of funds for maintenance and upkeep at New York's parks. To help address an estimated $1 billion in needed repairs, $143 million in funds were made available in 2012; the money came from a combination of state, federal, and private grant sources. Sustained funding for repairs was announced in 2015, with the state planning to spend $900 million by 2020 at parks and historic sites throughout the state. Facilities As of 2014, the NYS OPRHP administered: of public land 180 state parks 35 state historic sites 67 developed beaches 36 swimming pools 27 marinas 40 boat launch sites 29 golf courses 817 cabins and rental houses 8,355 campsites of trails 18 nature centers See also Adirondack Park Agency List of New York state park golf courses New York City Department of Parks and Recreation New York State Park Police Notes References External links New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation State Parks Historic Sites Golf Courses Trails Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations State agencies of New York (state) OPRHP State environmental protection agencies of the United States Organizations based in Albany, New York 1970 establishments in New York (state)