California Libraries Lend Free State Park Passes: Check One Out With a Library Card for Free Vehicle Day Use at 200-Plus State Parks
California State Parks' State Library Parks Pass program lets residents check out a park pass the way they borrow a book: with a public library card, patrons can borrow a free vehicle day-use pass that waives the vehicle entry fee at more than 200 participating state park units.
The pass is provided by State Parks in partnership with the Office of the First Partner and the California State Library. It covers one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less, or one highway-licensed motorcycle. Every library location, including mobile libraries, receives passes for checkout, with the loan period set by the local library. Residents without a library card can get one at their local library; both the card and the pass are free.
The limits are worth knowing before a trip. The pass is not honored at state park units operated by federal or local government agencies, private agencies or concessionaires, and it does not cover per-person entry or tour fees such as museums, boat use, camping, group use, special events or extra vehicle fees. Visitors should confirm on the State Parks website that their destination is on the participating list.
Other free options under California's Outdoors for All umbrella include the free Fourth Grade Pass for fourth graders and their families, and the free Golden Bear Pass for CalWORKs families, SSI recipients and income-eligible residents age 62 and older, among others. State Parks advises visitors to learn about the park before going, dress appropriately, bring enough food and water, and stay within their comfort level.
(Source: California State Parks)
Source: California State Parks
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