Government Benefit
Massachusetts DCR (Dept. of Conservation & Recreation)
Free parking for vehicles with a disabled veteran or Purple Heart license plate
Daily parking fees are waived and no Annual Parking Pass is needed for vehicles displaying a disability, Purple Heart Recipient, or disabled veteran license plate at most DCR-managed state parks. Disabled veteran plates from any state qualify.
✓ Year-roundIn-storeVerified Jul 2026
Who Qualifies
Veteran
How to Claim
1Display a valid disabled veteran or Purple Heart Recipient license plate (issued by any state) on your vehicle; no separate pass or ID is checked at the gate.
Proof Required
🪪 Military ID