The California State Library Parks Pass has reinstated and secured its funding in the final California State budget through ...

However, a library card does not give you access to every state park, according to the following note on the California State Park website: “The Parks Pass is not accepted at units operated by ...

A California State Parks program that provides low-income and underserved residents free state park access was saved from the state budget chopping block, according to the California ...

Summer in the Bay Area is almost here. And if you’re itching to explore our state, and you have a library card, you can check out a free pass to over 200 state parks around California.

The California State Library Parks pass program secures funding through 2026, preserving free access to over 200 parks and beaches.

Still, there are a lot of state parks in the Bay Area where you can use the pass. These include Mount Tamalpais State Park, Half Moon Bay State Beach, Mount Diablo State Park, Castle Rock State Park ...