San Diego Public Library California State Library Parks Pass

Borrow a vehicle day-use pass for more than 200 participating California state parks, with nature backpacks available at participating branches.

Eligible San Diego Public Library cardholder

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Library access. Eligibility for a public or specialized library card, collection, lending network, or accessible library service. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: Borrow a vehicle day-use pass for more than 200 participating California state parks, with nature backpacks available at participating branches.
Who qualifies: Eligible San Diego Public Library cardholder
Requirements: Hold an eligible San Diego Public Library card, obtain an available pass in person, use it for one qualifying passenger vehicle or motorcycle, and follow the 14-day nonrenewable loan and return rules.
How to activate: Visit a participating library location, check out an available parks pass or backpack, and return it to the issuing location by the due date.
Cost basis: Included with a qualifying relationship. The benefit adds no separate charge, but the user must already have an eligible card, account, insurance plan, library card, membership, employment, or similar relationship that may itself cost money.
Cost and fees: No additional program fee; card eligibility, underlying library charges, replacement costs, and venue-specific add-ons may apply.
Geography: US, San Diego and participating California state parks
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

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Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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San Diego Public Library California State Library Parks Pass

Entitlement facts

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