California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, active and reserve military members on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. It offers free admission for veterans to 143 participating state park units on Memorial Day. The list of participating park units can be found here.
“Enjoy the beauty, peace, and rich history of your public lands”
“State Parks would like to thank these brave people and their families for sacrificing so much for your nation, and for our freedom,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “I’d like to invite those who have served and those who continue to serve to enjoy the beauty, peace, and rich history of your public lands.”
Veterans, active duty, and reserve military personnel must show a valid military ID, or proof of discharge other than dishonorable or bad conduct, to receive free admission.
Participating parks include Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin County, Donner Memorial State Park in Nevada County, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County.
AB 150 (Olsen), signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. in 2013, authorized California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty, and reserve military personnel from the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard of any state a reduced or free day use at participating state parks.
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California doing something right for a change. A huge shout out to those who have served and those still on active duty !! Enjoy the parks!
Thank you, Russ and Tina! 🙂 Nice gesture by California. 🙂 Thanks again and safe travels! 🙂