“Our parks tell America’s story.” So says the National Park Service (NPS), and in 2025 it’s offering a great opportunity to see them for free, with no entrance fee. Throughout the year, there will be seven days of free access to more than 100 national parks that normally charge fees and Boston has some of these free parks.
For Hispanic families living in the U.S., especially those seeking enriching and accessible experiences, these dates represent much more than economic savings. They are an invitation to connect with history, nature and national identity, without barriers.
What are the free days?
According to the National Park Service (nps.gov), these are the official dates when the entrance fee will be waived and free admission will be available:
January 9th – National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter
January 20 – Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
April 19 – First day of National Parks Week
June 19 – National Independence Day Juneteenth
August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 27th – National Public Lands Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
They are an invitation to connect with history, nature and national identity
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Important: Free access only applies to the entrance fee.
It does not cover additional activities such as camping, special tours, transportation or boat launches.
List of parks
Several parks in the northeastern region of the U.S. are noted for their natural beauty and historical significance:
Acadia National Park (Maine) – Ideal to enjoy Cadillac Mountain, the highest point of the North American Atlantic.
Lowell National Historical Park (Massachusetts) – Offers an immersion into the Industrial Revolution with an active loom room from the 1920s.
Adams National Historical Park (Massachusetts) – Birthplace of John Quincy Adams and a living legacy of presidential history.
These parks are part of the more than 400 managed by the National Park Service, although only 108 usually charge admission, so these free dates are ideal for planning a getaway with no impact on the pocketbook.
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