Kids to Parks Day
Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year, the event will be hosted on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Mills Park!
What is it: “Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.” – National Park Trust
2025 is the 7th annual Kids to Parks Day in Carson City, Nevada (no event was held in 2020). The day celebrates our many parks, trails, and recreational opportunities that Carson City has to offer for kids of all ages. This year, we are bringing more activities and fun to the event with double the amount of local organizations participating. Originally held at Silver Saddle Ranch, the Carson City Park Rangers moved the event to Mills Park in 2022 for a more centralized location. The park also has a larger space to host more activities for kids.
Hosted by: The event at Mills Park is hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department. The national day was created by the National Park Trust.
Schedule:
10:00am - Mayor Lori Bagwell will proclaim official Kids to Parks Day 2025 in Carson City and begin the event
10:30am - Jr. Park Ranger Olympics Official Start
1:30pm - Jr. Park Ranger Olympics ends
2:00pm - Kids to Parks Day event ends, kids encouraged to visit other parks and keep celebrating the day
Food Dessert and Drinks
Junior Park Ranger Olympics
Booth Activities
