Celebrate Father's Day in national parks

• Free entry to national parks on September 6 for Nature Play WA passport holders
• Encouraging outdoor family activities on Father's Day

Families are being encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors in some of the State's magnificent national parks on Father's Day, with free entry available for all Nature Play WA passport holders.

Environment Minister Albert Jacob and Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies today announced car entry fees would be waived at 30 Western Australian national parks this Sunday for children with valid Nature Play passports.

"This is a wonderful State Government initiative which highlights the many benefits for people when they visit our spectacular national parks and explore nature," Mr Jacob said.

"It is a great way for the family to reconnect outdoors on a special day of the year.

"The diversity of experiences available in national parks, from cycling to bushwalking, canoeing and swimming, can be enjoyed by all, regardless of age and ability.

"Children can also learn more about the native animals and plants which make our national parks such unique and special places."

Ms Davies said spending Father's Day at a national park was a great opportunity to increase physical activity.

"There is no question that children and their families need to balance screen time with green time," she said.

"Evidence shows that children who are more physically active learn better and I encourage young people to take their dads outside for some Nature Play and celebrate Father's Day with a springtime walk in a national park."

Fact File

• The free park entry offer, which applies on September 6, 2015 at 30 national parks that usually charge fees, is a continuing collaboration between Nature Play WA and the Department of Parks and Wildlife, aimed at encouraging outdoor family activities
• To gain free entry, show a valid Nature Play passport at the national park entry gate and the $12 car fee will be waived.  Camping fees still apply
• To apply for a Nature Play passport, visit http://passport.natureplay.org.au/

Environment Minister's office - 6552 5800

Sport and Recreation Minister's Office - 6552 5500

National parks where fees will be waived for Father's Day 2015:

Avon Valley

John Forrest

Serpentine

Walyunga

Yanchep            

Beedelup

D'Entrecasteaux

Gloucester

Greater Beedelup

Shannon

Warren

Fitzgerald River

Porongurup

Stirling Range

Cape Arid

Cape Le Grand

Cape Range

François Péron

Kalbarri

Lesueur

Stokes

Nambung

Millstream Chichester

Karijini

Mirima

King Leopold Ranges

Mitchell River

Purnululu

Tunnel Creek

Windjana Gorge