National Park Week

Graphic reading "Your Park Story. National Park Week" with park-related images including a ranger hat on several books with one open, Statue of Liberty, sunrise, mountains, historic buildings, rock arch, eagle, and cactus — Last year's National Park Week theme is "Your Park Story."
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Love national parks? There's a holiday for that! Join us for National Park Week, a nine-day celebration of everything "parks". Not just about more than 400 national parks nationwide of different shapes, sizes, and types. Also discover what the National Park Service does through our programs and partners to preserve natural and cultural heritage and provide recreational opportunities in places across the country—and even the world!

National Park Week is happening April 20 to April 28 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 20, 2024, to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week! Follow National Park Week on social media and join the fun all week using #NationalParkWeek.

Visit a Park

Did you know there are more than 400 national parks? They come in different shapes, sizes, and naming designations (not all are named "National Park!") and may be a lot closer to home than you think. Entrance fees are waived the first day of National Park Week to encourage people to come out to enjoy their national parks.

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Find a Park

There are more than 400 national parks across the country. Search for parks by state or an activity or topic of interest to you.

The NPS App

One app, every park at your fingertips. Experience and explore national parks using a new app for mobile devices.

Illustration of a Sasquatch hand on a laptop looking at national park information

Find Your Virtual Park

Stay connected with national parks across the country with online resources and virtual experiences.

Find an Event

Check out these featured events or set the calendar to April to find in-person and virtual programs for National Park Week at any of the more than 400 national parks around the country.

ARPIL 17-23, 2023
National Volunteer Week

In addition to National Park Week, we joining a nationwide celebration by thanking our 300,000 volunteers for their amazing contributions!
APRIL 22, 2023
Entrance Fee Free Day

We are kicking off National Park Week by waiving entrance fees at national parks!
APRIL 22, 2023
Earth Day

It's all connected. Join a global celebration and effort to protect our planet— and our national parks—for future generations to also enjoy.
APRIL 22, 2023
Park Rx Day

Doctors orders: Get yourself to a park. Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that can be experienced in national parks.
APRIL 29, 2023
National Junior Ranger Day

Calling kids of all ages. Get ready to "explore, learn, and protect" while earning your Junior Ranger badge!