20-05-2025
Military, veterans get free entry to California State Parks on Memorial Day
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Veterans, active and reserve military members can get into California State Parks for free on Memorial Day.
California State Parks has announced free admission for veterans, active and reserve military members at 142 state parks across the state on Monday, May 26, which is Memorial Day this year.
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Veterans and military personnel have to show a valid military ID or proof of discharge, other than dishonorable or bad conduct, to receive free admission at participating state parks.
A few of the participating parks include California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside County, Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area in Butte County, Pismo State Beach in San Luis Obispo County, along with the California State Railroad Museum, Carlsbad State Beach, Torrey Pines State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Los Angeles State Historic Park.
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The full list of participating parks can be found at
'We are proud to welcome our veterans and service members on Memorial Day as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice,' said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. 'For those who have stood watch, carried burdens, and protected freedom, may California's incredible landscapes offer rest, connection and peace.'
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed AB 150 (Olsen) in 2013, authorizing California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel from the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard of any state a reduced or free day use at participating state parks.
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