Free Memorial Day Admission to State Parks for Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel

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Free Memorial Day Admission to State Parks for Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel

Sacramento – California State Parks invites our Veterans, active and reserve military personnel to spend this year’s Memorial Day at one of 142 participating state parks offering free admission.

Originating in 1868, Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember U.S. Military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country. Providing a free day to service members and Veterans is a small way of honoring all of the men and woman for their service and sacrifice.

For a full list of all participating parks, please click here. Veterans, active duty, and reserve military personnel must show a valid military I.D. or proof of honorable discharge (DD Form 214), in order to receive free admission. Acceptable evidence of Veteran status includes a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs member ID card or a California driver license or state ID card with the new Veteran designation.

Free admission will be also provided at the California State Railroad Museum located in Sacramento, and eight state vehicular recreation areas located in different regions around the state.

The free admission program was authorized by AB 150 (Olsen), signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr in 2013. It allows California State Parks to offer Veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel for the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard of any state a reduced or free day use at participating California state parks. This program will be offered again later this year on Veterans Day, November 11.

Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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