CALIFORNIA (KOLO) – On Monday, Jan. 19, more than 200 California State Parks will be offering free vehicle day-use entrance in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
“Hike, bike or take a stroll with your loved ones and enjoy the many benefits of spending time in the outdoors,” the park system’s Facebook post said.
It is valid for a passenger vehicle with capacity of up to nine people or a motorcycle.
Free entry is being made possible by the California State Parks Foundation, a proponent of the free California State Library Parks Pass.
The parks participating on MLK Day are the same parks that accept the library pass year-round.
Some parks, including state vehicular recreation areas (off-highway vehicle parks), those with per-person entry or tour fees like Hearst Castle, and those that are operated by partner organizations, will still require a fee.
To find a participating California State Park, click here.
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