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Prince William Forest Park
Park Planning
the park entrance in fall
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Park staff examined the park entrance (shown above) during recent planning efforts.
 

Prince William Forest Park has 15,000 acres of forest, 37 miles of trails, 21 miles of paved and unpaved roads, and 153 historic structures to manage. To most efficiently and accurately manage these resources, park planning efforts are always ongoing.

Click on the link below to view ongoing and past park planning documents. These documents aid park management in planning and protecting Prince William Forest Park.

 
Superintendent's Compendium:This document records the decisions made by the superintendent that dictate park operations including: seasonal hours, carrying capacity and other operational issues.
 
 
 
2006 Visitor Survey Report - see the results of a survey of visitors and area residents to see their perceptions and opinions of park operations. (2mb - pdf)
 
2006 - Multi-use Trail EA - View the environmental assessment for a proposed multi-use walking/hiking/biking trail in the park.
 
2005 Business Plan - A look at past, present and future business practices within the park. (3 mb - pdf)
 
2003 South Valley Trail EA - A look at the possible alternatives for re-routing the South Valley Trails (1.5 mb).
 
View along Farms to Forest Trail.  

Did You Know?
At over 15,000 acres, Prince William Forest Park protects the largest example of eastern Piedmont forest ecosystem (one of the most heavily altered ecosystems in North America) in the National Park System.

Last Updated: October 20, 2008 at 12:46 EST