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.”  

If you are having trouble filling out the form, download and complete it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

More from Local News

Events

Aurora Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The crash occurred on Tuesday night in Aurora

Dearborn County Recycling Center’s Costume Swap Open for 17th Year

Swapping Halloween costumes saves money and the planet

Rep. Zimmerman: Governor Answers Lawmakers' Call to Provide Diesel Fuel Relief for Farmers

Indiana is seeing its highest ever recorded price for diesel fuel at almost $7 a gallon.

Local Sports Report - September 30, 2026

Boys Tennis Sectional, Boys Soccer and Volleyball results

Local Sports Report - September 29, 2026

The IHSAA Boys Tennis State Tournament got underway on Tuesday.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Brooks & Dunn - Play Something Country

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 19:01
Tim McGraw Indian Outlaw 18:58
Sugarland Stuck Like Glue 18:54
Glen Campbell Rhinestone Cowboy 18:51