S.Res. 734

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 734 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 734

Designating May 16, 2026, as ``Kids to Parks Day''.

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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

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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.
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