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The state park library pass is one of three pilot programs started in 2021. In addition, there's one that providesTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San Diego, one of more than 200 state parks participating in the library state pass program.So far, 33,000 passes are available in more than 1,100 public libraries across the state, up from just 5,000 passes when the program first launched.
Funding for all three pilot programs is set to end in 2024. Norton estimates that it'd require $9 million to keep them going. The programs also demystify misperceptions around nature. Norton said a surprising finding of the survey is that many people weren't aware of how inexpensive it is to hit up a state park. A day pass typically costs under $20.
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