State parks: parks passes: libraries

The law aims to reduce financial barriers to California state parks and broaden equitable public access.

What the law does ​

• Establishes state policy supporting equitable and inclusive access to the state park system.
• Authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to work with the California State Library and individual library systems to provide park passes.

Who it affects ​

• California residents seeking lower-cost access to state parks.
• Library users and library systems that participate in pass programs.

Context ​

State lawmakers found that park entrance fees can create financial barriers for residents.