This program provides to each Vermont public library a FREE “Check out the Parks” Pass for circulation to library patrons. The library pass admits one vehicle holding up to eight people to a Vermont state park for one day. The state parks that accept the day-use pass are listed on the back of the pass. The program is co-sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries and the Department of Forests, Parks, & Recreation

The “Check out the Parks” program makes it possible for all public libraries in Vermont to offer this free service to our citizens. The 2009 “Check out the Parks” program begins on May 25 and will end when the parks close for the summer.

Libraries may purchase additional passes for $80.00 each and may order and pay by credit card by calling 1-888-409-7579, Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm or by printing and sending in a “Check Out the Parks” Order Form. If the Parks Pass is lost, a library may request one free replacement from the Department of Libraries.

Libraries wishing to write a policy for loaning the passes may use this example policy that is based on the ECHO Center Pass policy from the Burnham Library in Colchester. The policy is also available in MS Word format to adapt for local use.