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California Students Enjoy Free Access to State Parks

8/25/2025

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California students can access state parks for free through programs initiated by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
The California State Park Adventure Pass grants fourth graders free entry to 54 parks; the Library Parks Pass covers over 200 parks.
The PORTS program links classrooms to state parks via digital resources and live programs.
A new PORTS van improves outreach with interactive educational programming statewide.
State Parks Director Armando Quintero urges families to take advantage of these resources as the school year starts.

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Story summary

California students can access state parks for free through programs initiated by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
The California State Park Adventure Pass grants fourth graders free entry to 54 parks; the Library Parks Pass covers over 200 parks.
The PORTS program links classrooms to state parks via digital resources and live programs.
A new PORTS van improves outreach with interactive educational programming statewide.
State Parks Director Armando Quintero urges families to take advantage of these resources as the school year starts.