Get out and explore nature!
Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on select days in 2017. Parking at all other Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round.
Metro Free Parks Days 2017:
Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 – Come Love Our Parks (make-up for winter weather closures)
Wednesday, March 8 – International Women’s Day
Friday, March 31 – Cesar Chavez Day
Friday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
Wednesday, June 21 – summer solstice
Friday, Sept. 15 – start of Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, Oct. 11 – National Coming Out Day
Saturday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Friday, Nov. 24 – Black Friday
Sunday, Dec. 10 – International Human Rights Day
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