AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine State Parks and Historic Sites will treat Maine residents to a free day-use admission on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18. The annual event is to encourage Maine residents to visit Maine State Parks and Historic Sites and to thank them for their continued support.
“I encourage Maine residents to visit many of our State Parks and Historic Sites for free this Sunday, June 18,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “Maine State Parks attracted a record 2.87 million visitors in 2016, breaking the annual attendance record set in 2015. They continue to provide year-round opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.”
DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Acting Director of Operations, Ron Hunt, encouraged Maine residents and visitors alike to explore the many offerings provided by Maine State Parks.
“Each of our state parks and historic sites has programs suited for all ages and cover a wide range of outdoor interests. Many are using our Maine State Park Passport program as an incentive to visit all the parks, and our Geocaching feature continues to be very popular,” said Hunt.
All vehicles bearing Maine license plates will be allowed free entry from 9 a.m. until closing.
There is no rain date. For more information about Maine State Parks and Historic Sites, go to: http://www.parksandlands.com. For more information about the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, go to: www.maine.gov/dacf.
