Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29.
Popularly known as “Green Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving has become a tradition for many families. State parks will once again waive day-use parking fees in the 23 parks that charge for parking and are open on that day.
“We’re excited to continue this tradition and offer everyone the opportunity to get outside and explore,” said Lisa Sumption, director of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Parking is free year-round at almost all state parks; the waiver applies to the parks that charge for parking.The current $5 daily fee is going up to $10 starting Jan. 2, 2025, but the prices for 12-month and 24-month permits will remain the same.
Fee parks include popular destinations such as Fort Stevens, Cape Lookout, Silver Falls, Champoeg, L.L. Stub Stewart, Smith Rock and Milo McIver. A complete list of parks that require day-use parking permits is available online (Fall Creek and Nehalem Bay charge for parking but are closed).
The fee waiver applies from open to close on Nov. 29, except at Shore Acres State Park, where it expires at 4 p.m. for the Holiday Lights event that runs Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve.
Use #OregonStateParks and #GreenFriday on social media to share your adventures.