Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through hundreds of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. Join us in celebrating Kids to Parks Day by hosting an event in a local park or encouraging everyone in your town to proclaim the day!

The National Recreation & Parks Association has partnered with National Park Trust to promote Kids to Parks Day each May. Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May.  The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. This year’s celebration will take place on May 17, 2025. For more information, visit kidstoparks.org.