Free Admission to National Parks on Feb 16

You can visit a National Park for free on 8 different days in 2026! If you want to visit a National Park around your area, but are holding out due to the fees, then you’re in luck! The National Parks are offering 8 free days this year with free admission for everyone and one of them is just around the corner!

FREE ADMISSION DAYS:

February 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
May 25: Memorial Day
June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
September 17: Constitution Day
October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
November 11: Veterans Day

National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day!

In Georgia, that includes:

✅ Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

✅ Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

✅ Cumberland Island National Seashore

✅ Fort Pulaski National Monument

✅ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

See nps.gov

Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger Program is perfect for kids. They can explore the parks, participate in exciting activities, and earn badges. It’s a fun way to learn about the importance of national parks and how to help protect them. Many programs are targeted to ages 5 –14, but are available to all.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join and become official Junior Rangers! SEE HERE

Discounts

There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current members of the military, families of fourth-grade students, and disabled citizens. Learn more about the variety of passes offered by the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series.

Families with a FOURTH GRADER can enjoy free entry for the entire school year! SEE HERE

See nps.gov

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