Our Mission

We Preserve Parks Today and Create Park Stewards For Tomorrow

We are committed to expanding the number and diversity of those who use our nation’s parks.

Learn More About Our Values Read Our 2021 Annual Impact Report

How We Preserve Parks

Preservation For Generations

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

Learn About Our Park Preservation Work Read About Our Latest Project – Fort Washington Park

How We Create Park Stewards

Connecting People to Parks, The Outdoors, and One Another.

Our programs advance public parks, lands, and waters as spaces that are welcoming and accessible to every person in every community.

Discover Our Youth & Family Programs Read More About Our College Ambassador Program

Updates from the Park Trust

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National Park Trust Announces New Board Chair

Board Chair Bill Brownell steps down after 16 years of transformational leadership; Scott Stone unanimously elected to succeed him.

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National Park Trust Adds The Last Missing Piece to Fort Washington Park in Maryland

National Park Trust announced the acquisition and transfer of the last privately owned land within Fort Washington Park in Prince George’s County, MD.

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National Park Trust Honors Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6th District) with 2022 Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award

This national award honors a public servant for his or her commitment to the environment, and their service, skill, and innovation in support of our public lands and waters.

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Nevada Elementary School Educator Receives 2022 National Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Leslie Strahl, a learning strategist at Hollingsworth Elementary in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the recipient of the 2022 National Educator Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship.

National Park Trust protects and preserves our public lands and helps inspire future park stewards – like me.

- Joslyn, Park Trust Student Ambassador

Learn about our Youth Leadership Program

The National Park Trust is a true land preservation partner in supporting the core mission of National Park Service.

- Howard Miller, retired Deputy Chief, National Park Service

Our Impact

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Schools and nonprofits currently engaged with our Youth & Family Programs

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59,422

Times our resources & activities have been downloaded

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$17.3 MM

Value of lands protected/donated to the National Park Service since 2016

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National Park Trust Impacts In Your State

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