A resolution designating May 18, 2024, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 118-sres-686
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2024-05-14
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health

Commemorative events and holidays

Land use and conservation

Outdoor recreation

Parks, recreation areas, trails
Latest action: action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3689; text: CR S3689)

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-05-14
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution designates May 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day.</p><p>The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting&nbsp;the health and education of the young people of the United States.</p>

action_date: 2024-05-14
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution designates May 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day.</p><p>The resolution 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.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 686 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2024 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. King , Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 14th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 18, 2024; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are to— (1) promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) empower young people; and (3) encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood 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; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 18, 2024, 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; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.