Get Into Minnesota State Parks for Free on Friday

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI

Nov 22, 2022 | 6:15 AM

Stearns County Parks Department

(KNSI) — Families looking to get outside the day after Thanksgiving can enjoy any of Minnesota’s 75 state parks for free.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees for Free Park Day on Friday. It is one of four days each year when the DNR waives the vehicle permit required to enter state parks and recreation areas. The goal is to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the benefits of spending time in nature.

Some parks within an hour of St. Cloud include Crow Wing State Park near Brainerd, Father Hennepin State Park near Isle, Lake Maria State Park near Monticello, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park near Onamia, and Sibley State Park near New London.

Stearns County’s Quarry Park and Nature Preserve will also participate in the free park holiday by offering free parking that day.

Learn more about free park day by clicking here.

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