You don't need one. Illinois state parks don't charge day-use entry, so there's no pass to borrow — just go. Verified against dnr.illinois.gov, checked 2026-09-04.
| Program | Not needed — free entry |
|---|---|
| What it covers | State parks are free to enter — no pass needed. |
| How to borrow | — |
| Day-use cost otherwise | Free entry (except $1/person/day at beaches; Wildlife Prairie Park charges its own admission). |
| Source | dnr.illinois.gov · checked 2026-09-04 |
IDNR charges no general entrance fee to any state-owned/operated land except Wildlife Prairie Park; sites with beaches charge $1/person/day for beach use only.
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There's no program because none is needed: Illinois doesn't charge day-use entry at state parks.
Free entry (except $1/person/day at beaches; Wildlife Prairie Park charges its own admission)..