Contact Name:	Chris Havel, 503-986-0722
Contact Email:

Richard Walkoski
503-986-0748



State park day-use pass patrons will have their last chance to buy a 12-month pass for $20 during the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) annual December sale.

The price for the pass will never again be as low after fees increase Jan.1, 2010. "The pass has always been one of the best bargains you can find for a holiday gift," says Recreation Programs Manager Richard Walkoski. "It will be especially appreciated this year."

The increase in the regular price for the 12-month pass-from $25 to $30-will be the first in 13 years. Its special holiday rate has stayed at $20 since OPRD first offered the discount 10 years ago.

According to Walkoski, customers will find OPRD's 24-month pass an even better buy. "There has never been a better time to buy that two-year pass," he said. "This will be the last month you can get one for $40. On Jan. 1, the price goes up to $50." The sale of both the discounted 12-month pass and the 24-month pass will continue through Dec. 31. Both passes are sold through the Oregon State Parks Information Center, 1-800-551-6949. Callers can use debit or credit cards having VISA or MasterCard logos. Walk-in customers can buy the passes at major OPRD offices, some state park friends’ group stores and selected local businesses throughout the state. A list of vendors is posted at www.oregonstateparks.org/dayuse_permit_vendors.php.

Daily passes also will increase in cost Jan. 1, from $3 to $5. OPRD charges day-use fees at 26 of the 176 parks that have day-use areas.

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Direct general media inquiries to:

Chris Havel
Director's Office
chris.havel@state.or.us
(503) 986-0722

OR

Jean Thompson
Public Services Division
jean.thompson@state.or.us
(503) 986-0667

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