Visit a Colorado State Park For Free on ‘Fresh Air Friday’

Bridget O'Rourke
Statewide Public Information Officer
720-219-2919
[email protected] Visit a Colorado state park for free on ‘Fresh Air Friday’

DATE: Nov. 24, 2025

DENVER — As the Thanksgiving holiday ushers in the busy shopping season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering a unique alternative to Black Friday shopping. On Friday, Nov. 28, CPW is excited to present “Fresh Air Friday,” a day when Coloradans and out-of-state visitors can visit a Colorado state park for free, a rare opportunity to experience Colorado’s great outdoors. 

“What better way to spend the Holiday season than exploring one of Colorado’s amazing state parks. Fresh Air Friday is a great opportunity for Coloradans and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of free access to the parks, try a new outdoor recreation activity, and spend time with loved ones,” said Governor Polis. 

The free Fresh Air Friday event offers a chance to experience Colorado’s world-class state parks and live life outside, creating new outdoor memories with loved ones. 

Whether you're a nature lover, an outdoor adventurer, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, there's a wealth of activities waiting for you at Colorado state parks. From scenic hikes to wildlife spotting, there's something for everyone. Find a Colorado state park map and discover the diverse range of activities available at each park using the online State Park Finder.

Know Before You Go

• Plan your visit with the Colorado State Parks Guide (Guía De Los Parques Naturales)
• Find park events and hikes on the CPW Events Calendar
• Bring layers — mountain weather changes quickly

For visitors who want the best of both worlds on Friday, all CPW retail items on cpwshop.com and at Colorado state park visitor centers and offices are 25% off Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, which includes subscriptions to Colorado Outdoors magazine. Discounts do not apply to ammunition, gasoline, food, firewood or wildlife licenses, park passes or registration products. 

Join us in keeping Colorado, Colorado. Colorado residents can continue state park adventures year-round when opting in to buy a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with their next vehicle registration. The pass gives entry to all Colorado state parks for a year, saving you money on park fees, and helps fund state park maintenance, search-and-rescue volunteers, avalanche safety and outdoor education. Learn more at cpw.info/keepcoloradowild.