The State Parks Pass program was not included in the governor’s January Budget. Efforts are being made to include at least some funding for it in the final budget signed by the governor in June. Further updates will be available when the May Budget Revision is released by the California Department of Finance next month. The passes will be accepted by State Parks through December 31, 2024, and further guidance will be provided once there is additional clarity on the program’s future.***
Pacific Grove Public Library card holders can now check out a California State Library Parks Pass.
The pass entitles the user to a free vehicle day-use entry for one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one highway licensed motorcycle at over 200 participating state park units. To view an interactive map with California’s public libraries and nearby participating state parks,
click here.
The pass will not be honored at state park units operated by federal or local government and private agencies or concessionaires. Also, the pass is not valid for per-person entry or tour fees (such as museums), boat use, camping, group use or sites, special events, additional/extra vehicle fees, sanitation disposal use or for supplemental fees. To see a list of ineligible parks
click here, and read full terms and conditions
here.