*Updated below to show New York Parks, Also*
NOTE Passes change over every AUGUST 31st
so Log in September 1st for your new 4th Grader! :)
The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, announced it is raising funds in support of this initiative. Individuals, foundations, and corporations can visit www.nationalparks.org/everykidinapark to contribute to the effort.
"America is blessed with the great outdoors, and through Every Kid in a Park, we're inviting every fourth grader and their families to enjoy our nation's unrivaled public lands and waters," said Secretary Jewell. "We want to make sure every American has the opportunity to develop a lifelong connection to our nation’s land, water and wildlife, and these Every Kid in a Park transportation grants can help make that happen."
"By connecting fourth graders to our nation's great parks and public lands, the Every Kid in a Park initiative will help us build a strong generation of stewards who will care for and protect these treasured places during our next 100 years," said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. "Thanks to our philanthropic partner, the National Park Foundation, fourth graders across the nation will experience the great outdoor and historic classrooms that parks and other public lands provide."
*UPDATE* New York State Parks will now accept the National Park Services Every-Kid-In-A-Park Pass!
Present your 4th grade child's NPS Every-Kid-In-A-Park Pass for free entry into all state parks in 2018. The pass applies only to the entry fee and your 4th grader MUST be present to use the pass for entry. The child and the vehicle will be accepted, plus you can use the pass at state historic sites for the 4th grader plus up to 3 adults on house tour fees. The pass excludes camping, pool fees, rentals and special tours. The pass MUST be PRINTED OUT! (If visiting Niagara Falls, you must locate a lot attendant or bring the parking ticket to the visitor center in lot 1 or the Cave of Winds Plaza ticketing & information booth in lot 2 to have the parking pass validated for free parking.) There may be other exclusions.
Visit the NYS Connect Kids to Parks Website for more information and a list of parks.
