Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 146 Vicksburg District recreational areas on Veterans Day, November 11.
The fee waiver requires only verbal confirmation of service. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters. The District does not charge entrance fees to access its parks. Other agencies that manage recreational areas on District lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.
“We began this initiative in 2006 to support and honor the men and women who have served the nation and the armed forces,” said Maj. Gen. Ed Jackson, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations. “This Veterans Day we invite our veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families to visit one of the thousands of USACE recreational sites throughout the country and enjoy their favorite outdoor activities, free of day use charges.”
The District invites veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families this Veterans Day to visit one of their recreational areas or lakes to launch a boat, swim at one of their beaches, or just spend some time together enjoying the outdoors free of charge.
The Vicksburg District’s recreational sites in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi host approximately nine million visitors annually. These visitors support nearly 2700 jobs and impact the local economies with approximately $200 million annually. To discover a Vicksburg District recreation site nearest you, please download the “Vicksburg USACE” smartphone app from your app store or visit our website. http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation.aspx
Release no. 17-049