Gov. Rick Scott has announced that Florida State Parks will be offering free admission for all families and visitors on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to honor all who have served and are currently serving in our U.S. military. Florida State Parks offer year-round discounts on Annual Entrance Passes to those who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military, veterans with service related disabilities and surviving spouses of members of the U.S. military who have fallen in combat.
“As a Navy veteran myself, I am proud to honor our veterans by offering free entry to the best state park system in the nation. Our award-winning state parks offer countless of opportunities for families and friends to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. This Veterans Day, I encourage all Florida residents and visitors to visit a state park and to recognize our military heroes for their selfless sacrifices,” he said.
In celebration of Veterans Day, several parks are hosting special events this weekend:
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is hosting Honoring Veterans: Past, Present and Future .
- Highlands Hammock State Park is hosting the 32nd Annual Civilian Conservation Corps Festival .
- Fort Clinch State Park is hosting History of the American Soldier.
- The Barnacle Historic State Park is hosting The Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert.
For a full list of events, please visit floridastateparks.org.
