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On the day after Thanksgiving, County Parks encourages San Diegans to swap shopping plans for outdoor experiences. We celebrate the 'upside of outside' with family-friendly activities in parks and preserves across the region, on a holiday we’ve coined Green Friday!
Green Friday promotes fitness and fun in County parks. Events
are active and educational – aligning with our mission to balance
recreation with efforts to protect and preserve land and local
environment. Activities are open to residents and visitors of all
ages, interest and abilities, and there is no cost to attend.
On Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 - Green Friday - all of our $3 park day-use fees (where they are charged) are waived! Here's some additional information. Scroll down for a list of programs happening on Green Friday and through the holiday weekend.
RANGER-LED ACTIVITIES
County Park rangers have planned rides, hikes and more to engage outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and interests. Addditonal partners have joined in the fun to offer fitness opportunities designed to work off those Thanksgiving calories. Download the flyer to view the list of activities.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Get ready to get your hands dirty in the great outdoors! Each of these volunteer activities are family-friendly with supplies and instruction provided. While most take place Friday, Nov. 29 there are a few on Saturday and Sunday. Sign up at the links below, and learn more about volunteering with County Parks on our Volunteer page.
STORY TRAILS
We’ve partnered with the San Diego County Library to place book pages on signs along some of our more popular, kid-friendly trails for #GreenFriday, so you can walk, talk and read your way through our parks! Books vary by location, with some in English and Spanish, and will be up through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
