The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week from April 19 to 27, and they are inviting everyone to take part. Perhaps the most anticipated event of the week is a free entrance day to all national park units on Saturday, April 19, to kick off the event.
This year’s theme is “National Park Playlist.” The theme “celebrates musical connections to national parks and the American story.” For example, on Friday, the genre of the day is “Rhythm and Blues,” and users are invited to “create a poem or soulful song inspired by a national park or place in your community that inspired you.”
National Park Week is an annual celebration of the 400+ National Park Service units spread across the United States.
NPS gives five easy ways to celebrate
- Follow the fun on social media using #NationalParkWeek. Join conversations with parks and programs and share your own posts about your love of parks to inspire others.
- Find a national park and visit! There will be free entrance to national parks on April 19, 2025, to kick off the celebration.
- Kids, grab your family and friends to come out for National Junior Ranger Day! You can also earn your official Junior Ranger badge any time at most parks throughout the week.
- Look around your community to learn how National Park Service programs and partners are involved in your community. Find national historic landmarks or national natural landmarks near you. Or enjoy recreational opportunities and spaces enhanced by programs and partners.
- Get involved as a volunteer or partner! Many parks are also celebrating National Volunteer Week.
