Thatcher Park has automated pay stations which you can pay for with cash credit card & RFID New York State parks card (annual pass) in addition to people who are above the age of 62 there is a barcode scanner that you can put your New York State driver's license or New York State ID card and the barcode that's on the back of the card will recognize how old you are and give you free entry It will print out a blue receipt that you have to put on your dashboard New York State Golden Park Program If you are a New York State resident 62 or older, on Monday - Friday (except holidays), you can obtain free vehicle access to most* state parks, boat launch sites and arboretums and fee reduction to state historic sites and state-operated golf courses. Simply present your currently valid New York State Driver License or New York State Non-Driver Identification Card** at the park entrance. No application is required as your NY State Driver's License/Non-Driver ID Card serves as your pass.
Probably be best to call them.
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