Parks, gardens, and outdoor admissions.
2 sources, linked on each listing. Newest verification Oct 18, 2026.
Nationwide · National Park Service · All NPS sites that charge an entrance fee · Entertainment
Entrance fees are waived at fee-charging national parks. Starting in 2026, free days apply to US citizens and residents only.
When: Oct 27 (Theodore Roosevelt's birthday) and Nov 11 (Veterans Day), 2026
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Nationwide · Every Kid Outdoors (federal lands) · Online · Kids & Family
U.S. 4th graders can get a free pass for themselves and their families to national parks and other federal lands and waters. Get the pass on the Every Kid Outdoors site; educators can get passes for their classes.
When: Ongoing
Source: Every Kid OutdoorsLast verified:
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability can get a free lifetime Access Pass covering entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Documentation and photo ID are required.
When: Ongoing
Source: National Park ServiceLast verified:
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
Current U.S. military members and dependents get a free annual America the Beautiful pass. Veterans and Gold Star families get a free lifetime pass. It covers entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Pick it up at a federal recreation site; photo ID is required.
When: Ongoing
Source: National Park ServiceLast verified:
Nationwide · National Park Service · Online · Parks & Outdoors
U.S. citizens and residents 62+ can buy a lifetime Senior Pass for $80 or an annual pass for $20, covering entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation sites. Buy in person at 1,000+ sites or online through USGS. ID required; non-refundable.
When: Ongoing
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