Indiana State Parks Offers Free Annual Entrance Passes for Foster Families

To get a pass, families need to fill out a short form.

INDIANA - If you are hosting foster children, you and your family could get into all Indiana State Park properties across the state for free. 

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a free Indiana state park annual entrance pass to qualified foster families. To get a pass, families need to fill out a short form.

A link to the form can be found at dnr.IN.gov/state-parks/rates-and-fees/entrance-fees at the bottom of the page. Once it is completed, submit the form to PermitApplication@dnr.IN.gov

“Indiana State Parks are a great place for families to make memories and come closer together,” said Brandt Baughman, director of Indiana State Parks. “We’re proud to offer free passes to foster families to help them come together and explore our state parks across Indiana.”  

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