Parks Pass Borrowing Guidelines

To check out a Parks Pass from the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, please review the following guidelines:

• A valid library card must be presented at the time of checkout.
• Patrons may only check out one pass at a time.
• Patrons can place a hold on passes currently checked out; holds cannot be placed on the Lucky Day Pass. 
• Pass can be checked out for 21 days and is not renewable. 

Read the California State Library Parks Pass program terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Parks Pass (FAQs)

Can I place a hold on a Parks Pass?

Yes. Visit the Library catalog to see if a pass is available to check out or place a hold. 

Can I use the pass for all of CA State Parks? 

No. The State Library Parks Pass is valid for vehicle day use at over 200 participating state park units of the California State Park System operated by State Parks. It is not valid at units operated by federal and local government, private agencies or concessionaires. Also, the pass is not valid for per-person entry or tour fees (such as museums), boat use, camping, group use or sites, special events, additional/extra vehicle fees, sanitation disposal use or for supplemental fees. View a list of eligible parks.

Can the pass be used for national parks or city parks?

No, the pass is only valid for the over 200 participating state park units.

What happens if I lose the pass or the pass is stolen?

Please contact the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library and let us know your pass was lost or stolen.

Do I have to pay for the Parks Pass?

No. The Parks Pass is free. 

California State Parks & Parks Program Resources

To learn more about California State Parks and the Parks Pass program, visit the following websites:

• California State Library Parks Pass Site
• California Parks Pass Interactive Map
• Parks Pass FAQs