Designating May 17, 2025, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 19, 2025
Mr. W
YDEN (for himself, Mrs. H YDE -SMITH , Mr. K ING , Mr. H EINRICH , Mr.
D
AINES , and Mr. WICKER ) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
Resolution
Designating May 17, 2025, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’.
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Whereas the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day will be cele-
brated on May 17, 2025; -
Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are—
(1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and re-
sponsible environmental stewardship;
(2) to empower young people; and
(3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit
the parks and public land of the United States;
Key Facts
Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, sub-
urban, and urban areas of the United States can be re-
introduced to the splendid national, State, and neighbor-
hood parks located in their communities;
Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety
of natural resources and public land, often with free access,
to individuals seeking outdoor recreation;
Whereas the people of the United States, young and old,
should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles;
Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to
take a break from their busy lives and enjoy a day of active,
wholesome fun; and
Whereas celebrating Kids to Parks Day will—
(1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people;
(2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks;
(3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities:
Senate Action
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
(1) designates May 17, 2025, as ‘‘Kids to Parks Day’’;
(2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting the health and education of the young people of the United States;
(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.
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