November 21, 2023 11:20 a.m.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting Oregonians to head outside on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

Popularly known as Green Friday, the day has become a tradition for many families. State parks will again waive the day-use parking fees in the 24 parks that are open and charge for parking on that day.

The waiver applies to parks that charge $5 daily for parking. A complete list of parks that require day-use parking permits is available at: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

The fee waiver applies from open to close on Friday except at Shore Acres State Park, where it expires at 4:00 p.m. for the Holiday Lights event that runs Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.