Visitors will not need a Motor Vehicle Permit on these days.

(Hamilton County, OH) - Great Parks has announced their 2026 Community Days, allowing visitors without a Motor Vehicle Permit to enter their parks.
Motor Vehicle Permits do not need to be displayed on these dates in 2026:
- Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Feb. 17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day
- April 22 – Earth Day
- May 16 – Kids to Parks Day
- June 6 – National Trails Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 17 – Great Parks’ Birthday
- Sept. 26 – National Public Lands Day
- Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
- Nov. 27 – Opt Outside Day
Annual Motor Vehicle Permits cost $10 for Hamilton County residents and $16 for non-residents to support the safety and conservation efforts in Great Parks. Permits can be purchased online at GreatParks.org and at many Great Parks destinations.

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