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Proclamation 10729

National Park Week, 2024

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 20-28, 2024 as National Park Week and encourages Americans to visit national parks, highlighting free entry on April 20. It recounts the Biden Administration's conservation achievements and funding investments but establishes no new binding policy or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 31065

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 31065

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Park Week ends

  4. National Park Week begins; free entry to national parks

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 20 through April 28, 2024 as National Park Week
  • Encourage Americans to find their park, recreate responsibly, and enjoy natural spaces

What to expect

Immediate

  • National Park Week designation takes effect for April 20-28, 2024
  • Free entry to national parks on April 20, 2024

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10729: National Park Week, 2024 · Executive Orders