November 29, 2019 3:35 a.m.
November 29th is “Green Friday” and staff with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are inviting Oregonians to lace up their hiking boots.
Chris Havel of OPRD said they are waiving day-use parking fees for one day in 25 state parks across Oregon.
OPRD Director Lisa Sumption said fall weather brings a different flavor to many state parks so they are encouraging residents to get outside and explore. She said this is the fifth year the department is celebrating “Green Friday”.
The waiver applies to the 25 state parks that charge $5 daily for parking. It will be in place from open to close November 29th except at Shore Acres Park, where it expires at 3:00 p.m. due to the Holiday Lights event that will be underway.
Learn more about Oregon State Parks at https://oregonstateparks.org/.