{"id":185115,"date":"2024-11-05T09:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=185115"},"modified":"2024-11-05T09:29:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:29:04","slug":"california-state-parks-invites-military-community-to-enjoy-free-access-to-144-parks-on-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=185115","title":{"rendered":"California State Parks Invites Military Community to Enjoy Free Access to 144 Parks on Veterans Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento, CA…To show appreciation for the service of U.S. military members, California State Parks is offering free admission to 144 select state parks on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.\u00a0 \u201cCalifornia State Parks deeply values the sacrifices made by members of our nation\u2019s military and their families,\u201d said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. \u201cOffering free admission to our beautiful state parks is a small but meaningful way we say ‘thank you’ for their invaluable service. We hope our parks will serve as great spaces to find peace, reflection and connection for our nation\u2019s heroes and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2013,\u00a0Assembly Bill 150 (Olsen)<\/a>, authorized California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the National Guard of any state a reduced fee or free day use at participating state parks.<\/p>\n

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A variety of parks throughout California will offer free access. Historic state parks include\u00a0Marshall Gold Discovery<\/a>,\u00a0Petaluma Adobe<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0El Presidio de Santa Barbara<\/a>. State beaches include\u00a0Torrey Pines<\/a>,\u00a0Pismo<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Pescadero<\/a>. State vehicular recreation areas include\u00a0Hollister Hills<\/a>,\u00a0Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Prairie City<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A full list of the participating park units can be found online at\u00a0parks.ca.gov\/VeteransDay2024<\/a>. To enter these park units for free, a valid military ID or a California driver\u2019s license identifying the individual as a veteran must be shown to park staff. The VA.gov app when accompanied by any valid government photo ID will also be accepted.<\/p>\n

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The park units that specifically honor historic military sites or veterans that will be open for free admission on Veterans Day include:<\/p>\n