Facts & Figures

Explore the links below to find some of the most frequently requested information about the National Park Service. Need more information? See frequently asked questions and publications.

General Information

• Site Designations: All NPS units and affiliated areas by type and number
• Recent Changes in the National Park System: Recent changes in NPS units and affiliated areas
• NPS Organizational Chart
• • Interactive Hierarchy
  • Printable PDF (275KB PDF)
• NPS Anniversaries: Dates of designation of NPS units
• Visitation Numbers: Resources about visitor use statistics
• Reference Publications: Other published resources about the National Park Service

Links to Additional Resources

• Budget Information: Download NPS budget-related publications.
• Congressional Resources: The Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs develops and implements strategies to advance NPS legislative initiatives and other interests relating to Congress.
• Maps: Find maps of national parks and learn how we make maps and use them to manage our lands.
• National Register Research: Search the National Register of Historic Properties Database, access the download center, and discover more about historic and archeological resources.
• NP Gallery: This site offers access to a wide variety of digital images and documents.
• Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC): The National Park Service prepares a variety of planning and environmental documents to help guide resource management. This site contains all of the currently active projects.
• Visitor Use Statistics: The Visitor Use Statistics Office coordinates visitor counting protocols and provides visitation statistics and forecasts.
• Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA): Access the Electronic Reading Room, locate FOIA officers and learn more about the FOIA process.
• Deaths in National Parks: View and download NPS mortality data.