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No entrance pass required
An entrance pass is not required to access Arkansas Post National Memorial. Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Special Use PermitsIndividuals or groups seeking to utilize the park for commercial or special event purposes must contact the park at least 30 days prior to the event to obtain a Special Use Permit. ReservationsGroups planning to schedule a special tour or program with the park should contact the park and make a reservation at least one week prior to their scheduled visit. Ranger availability varies throughout the year. Reservations are NOT accepted for the picnic area. First Amendment ActivitiesFreedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly are constitutional rights. However, the courts have recognized that activities associated with the exercise of these rights may be reasonably regulated to protect park resources. Therefore, some first amendment activities require special use permit. The National Park Service may regulate the time, place, and manner in which they are conducted.
Group SizeA large group is defined as "more than 25 people." Groups with more than 25 people are required to obtain a first amendment permit even if they are utilizing a park designated First Amendment site. Per 36 CFR 2.51(c) and 2.52(b)(1), “demonstrations and the sale or the distribution of printed matter by 25 or fewer persons may be conducted without a permit in the available areas designated…” Examples of special events that fall under First Amendment Activities
Designated First Amendement Activities AreasFirst amendment and public assembly activities are limited to designated fist amendment activity areas as described in the Superintendent's Compendium. FeesThere are no permit fees associated with first amendment activities permits. How to exercise your First Amendment Right
If You Have Additional Questions...If you have questions regarding first amendment activities at the park, we encourage you to contact the Special Use Permit Coordinator at ARPO_information@nps.gov or call us at 870-548-2210. Please include "1st Amendment activities" in the subject line. |
Last updated: February 5, 2024