Fourth Graders Can Visit National Parks for FREE!
Have a fourth-grader? Here’s some great news: Your family can explore hundreds of America’s national parks, forests, monuments, recreation areas, and wildlife refuges for FREE!
The Every Kid Outdoors program gives fourth-graders and their families free access to participating federal recreation sites across the country. It’s a fantastic way to get outside, discover new places, and make some unforgettable family memories — from the Gateway Arch in St. Louis to the Florida Keys and beyond.
How to Get Your FREE Pass
Getting the pass is easy! Fourth-graders simply complete an online adventure activity, then receive a pass that is valid September 1 through August 31.
👉 Learn more and get your free pass!
Who Gets In for FREE?
The fourth-grader must be present when using the pass.
- 🚗 Sites that charge per vehicle: The fourth-grader and everyone in the vehicle can enter for free.
- 👨👩👧 Sites that charge per person: The fourth-grader plus up to three accompanying adults can enter for free.
- 🚲 Arriving by bicycle: The fourth-grader plus up to three accompanying adults can use the pass.
Explore More, Spend Less
The Every Kid Outdoors program is designed to help families get outside and experience the incredible public lands right here in the United States. And the best part? It can save your family a whole lot of money while you’re making memories together!
So if you have a fourth-grader, don’t miss this opportunity to explore!
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Local National Parks & Wildlife Areas
The pass may be used at several local National Parks and recreation areas, including:
- Prince William Forest Park — Triangle, VA
- Meadowood — Lorton, VA
- Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge — Virginia Beach, VA
- Shenandoah National Park — Virginia
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge — Chincoteague, VA
Encourage Your Kids to Become Junior Rangers!
Looking for a fun way to make your next national park visit even more memorable? Encourage your kids to become Junior Rangers!
What Is the Junior Ranger Program?
The Junior Ranger program is a FREE educational program offered by the National Park Service. Kids can complete age-appropriate activities in a Junior Ranger booklet created specifically for the park they're visiting. Once they finish the activities, they can take the Junior Ranger oath and receive a badge or certificate.
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Make a National Park Adventure Part of Your Family’s Year!
Getting kids and families outside and connected with nature is at the heart of what the National Park Service is all about. Established on August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was created to preserve America’s natural and cultural treasures for people to enjoy, learn from, and appreciate for generations to come.
And what better way to get your kids excited about the outdoors than with a family adventure to a national park? National parks offer families a chance to explore nature, discover history, and get some fresh air — all while spending quality time together. Be sure to get your 4th grader's pass and start your family’s national park adventure today!
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