Our Mission

We Preserve Parks Today and Create Park Stewards For Tomorrow

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What We Do

Preservation For Generations

Imagine a National Park System that preserves all of our nation's treasured natural and cultural resources.

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Why We Do What We Do

Kids Need Parks. Parks Need Kids.

We are determined to build a new generation of young, diverse park stewards that represent every community.

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Updates from the Park Trust

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National Park Trust Announces 2021 Kids To Parks Day School Grants for Title I Schools

Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program now accepting applications. The deadline to apply is February 26, 2021.

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Hydro Flask Receives American Park Experience Award

On October 21, the Board of Trustees of National Park Trust honored Bend, Oregon-based outdoor brand Hydro Flask with the distinguished 2020 American Park Experience Award.

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National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2020 Challenge Cost Share Awards

National Park Trust announced funding for 19 outdoor education projects, in partnership with the National Park Service.

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National Park Trust Helps Protect Popular Scenic View on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia

This summer, the Park Trust transferred ownership of 239 acres of land in one of the most scenic areas of the AT.

Every time I go to a national park I feel a different sensation. I am thankful that I can experience parks and all they have to offer.

- Sofía Dussán, Buddy Bison Ambassador

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I am grateful for the the role that the Park Trust has played. Their experience and expertise in land acquisition was clearly demonstrated.

- Supt. Paul Labovitz, Indiana Dunes National Park

Our Impact

Schools currently participating in the Buddy Bison Creative Learning program

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National park sites that have benefited from our lands preservation efforts since 1983

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