The PARK Act prevents national parks from offering free entry on a sitting President's birthday unless it is also a Federal holiday. This change aims to ensure fairness in park access for all visitors.
If you plan to visit a national park on a sitting President's birthday, you will need to pay the entrance fee unless it is a Federal holiday.
Who this affects
Visitors to national parks · Wildlife refuge visitors
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill stops free entrance to national parks on a sitting President's birthday.
2Entrance fees can only be waived if the birthday falls on a Federal holiday.
3The bill applies to all units of the National Park System and National Wildlife Refuge System.
4It aims to prevent special treatment for Presidents regarding park access.
