- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
SENATE RESOLUTION 734—DESIGNATING MAY 16, 2026, AS “KIDS TO PARKS
DAY”
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:
S. Res. 734
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.