A resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Ron Wyden

Democrat · OR · Senator

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• Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)Original· 2026-05-14
• Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)Original· 2026-05-14
• James C. Justice (R-WV)Original· 2026-05-14
• Martin Heinrich (D-NM)Original· 2026-05-14
• Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)Original· 2026-05-14
• Steve Daines (R-MT)Original· 2026-05-14
• Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)· 2026-05-18

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)

2026-05-14

Source: Congress.gov

This resolution designates May 16, 2026, as Kids to Parks Day. 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.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 734 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 734 Designating May 16, 2026, as ``Kids to Parks Day''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2026 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Justice, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Designating May 16, 2026, as ``Kids to Parks Day''. Whereas the 16th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2026; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are-- (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible 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; 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 Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates May 16, 2026, 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. <all>

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