Looking for something free to do on Memorial Day? How about visit to Florida state park?
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Florida State Parks is offering free admission to Florida's 175 state parks and trails.
'Free admission on Memorial Day is a perfect opportunity to discover a new park, revisit a favorite and enjoy everything our award-winning parks have to offer," said Chuck Hatcher, director of Florida State Parks.
Here's what you should know.
Residents and visitors can visit any of Florida's state parks and trails for at no cost on Monday, May 26.
Yes. Free admission applies to day-use entry only.
Free admission is excluded at:
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park'
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Wekiwa Springs State Park
The Monroe County surcharge and all other applicable fees, such as overnight stays, concessions and rentals, still apply.
There are 175 state parks and trails in Florida, ranging from beaches and springs to scenic trails and historic sites.
➤ Find a park at FloridaStateParks.org.
➤ Use interactive map to find a park in a specific area
Looking for a certain type of park? Here are types you can search for:
Beaches and coast
Gardens
Springs
Geological
History and culture
Rivers and lakes
Trails
Wilderness
Rip currents are powerful channels of fast-moving water that flow away from shore.
Lifeguards rescue tens of thousands of people from rip currents in the U.S. every year. It is estimated 100 people are killed by rip currents each year, according to NOAA.
➤ This advice may save your life at the beach: How to identify, know what to do if caught in rip current
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