Celebrating 40 Years

Join Us In Commemorating Four Decades of Preserving Parks and Inspiring Future Park Stewards

1983 - 2023

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How We Create Park Stewards

Connecting People to Parks, the Outdoors, and One Another

We work every day to introduce youth, college communities, and families to parks where they can be inspired to become America's most diverse generation of park stewards.

Apply Now to be a 2023-2024 Park Trust College Ambassador Learn About How Our Youth & Family Programs Increase Access and Awareness of Parks and Outdoor Places

How We Preserve Parks

Protecting Land Ensuring Futures

We help preserve our nation's natural and cultural resources while promoting public parks, lands, and waters as spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all.

Learn About Our Park Preservation In Honor of Women's History Month, Read About Our Past Park Projects at Women’s Rights National Historical Park

Updates from the Park Trust

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National Park Trust Helps to Reopen Critical Section of the North Country National Scenic Trail

National Park Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 3-acre section of privately owned land to expand the North Country National Scenic Trail in Ross Township, MI.

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National Park Trust Announces 2023 Kids to Parks Day School Grant Recipients

The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program. The annual grants are awarded to under-served schools to help students discover and explore parks, public lands, and waters.

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National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2023 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees

The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2023 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program. 32 grants awarded will get more than 22,000 kids outside.

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National Park Trust Celebrates 40 Years of Preserving Parks and Inspiring Future Park Stewards

2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the National Park Trust. In 1983 National Park Trust was founded by a group of committed individuals who were passionate about protecting our nation’s parks. Today...

It was heartwarming to know that we helped create a positive outdoor experience for our peers.

- Kolbi Holston, Howard University College Ambassador

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The success of this project is a testament to the incredible importance of the Park Trust’s mission and the dedication of your staff.

- Chris Loudenslager, Superintendent, North Country National Scenic Trail

Our Impact

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Schools and nonprofits currently engaged with our Youth & Family Programs

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68,371

Times our resources & activities have been downloaded

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$32.5 MM

Value of lands protected/donated to the National Park Service since 1983

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