Great Parks Announces 2026 Community Days

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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