Parks & Libraries offer free day passes with Geaux Packs too! Time to get outside & explore!

Fall is here and the park is calling! Louisiana is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and fascinating history. You can now explore all of that for free in Evangeline Parish at Chicot State Park. All you need is your library card! You can check out a Geaux Explore backpack that contains a:

• Pass for a free, one-day entry to any Louisiana state parks or historic site
• Set of binoculars
• Compass
• Magnifying glass
• Leave No Trace outdoor ethics cards
• Louisiana Bird Guide
• Louisiana Wildlife Guide
• Louisiana Trees and Wildflower Guide

(You may also check out a PARK PASS without a Geaux Explore backpack).

Check out: With your library card you can check out a state park pass and backpack.

Visit for free: Present the pass to the park ranger. The park will retain the pass upon entrance.

Admission rules: The pass permits one vehicle and its passengers to enter the park. However, it does not provide access to cabins, campgrounds, or other programs while at the park. The pass is not valid for overnight stays.

Have fun: But remember to respect our state parks. Use the backpack’s materials to leave no trace and enjoy nature responsibly.

Check Out Louisiana State Parks is a joint project from the State Library of Louisiana, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Louisiana State Parks. Call or visit the main library or your branch for more information.

Eighteen public library systems are participating in the Check Out Louisiana State Parks pilot program: