INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Share your love of the outdoors with a child this weekend during the annual “Kids to Parks Day” this Saturday, May 18. It is a national day of outdoor play designed to connect kids and families with local, state, and national parks.
Gov. Eric Holcomb declared May 18 as Kids to Parks (KTP) Day in Indiana and signed an official proclamation, which acknowledges the important initiative to “encourage kids and empower families to get outdoors and visit parks.”
The day is a chance for children to learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, and natural and cultural history. It also helps foster appreciation for public lands in the next generation.
Here are some opportunities to engage children in KTP Day:
- Find planned events and special activities related to KTP Day here.
- The Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights suggests 11 outdoor activities kids should do to become a Hoosier Outdoor Child.
- Get started on Hoosier Quest to earn patches and pins.
- Check out the State Parks kids webpage for more ideas.
- Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #KidstoParks. Post them directly to the Indiana State Parks Facebook page.
For more information, see parktrust.org/kids-to-parks-day.
