Last updated: July 20, 2026
....to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year. But our work doesn't stop there.
We are proud that tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual citizens ask for our help in revitalizing their communities, preserving local history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close-to-home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.
Taking care of the national parks and helping Americans take care of their communities is a job we love, and we need—and welcome—your help and support.
In This Section
- Our Organization
- Learn about our agency, how we are managed, and what we do.
- Contact Us
- Find contact information for our parks and offices.
- Work for Us
- Learn about career paths, internships, and other ways to work for the National Park Service.
- For Employees
- Get resources and support if you are an incoming, current, or past employee.
- News
- Follow the news and find resources if you are members of the press or an influencer.
- Services
- Learn about the many services we provide and how to work with us.
- Publications
- Explore our official publications, data, and documents available online.
- Transparency & Accountability
- Learn how and why we make decisions and about the actions we take.