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Prince William Forest Parkwinter on south fork quantico creek
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Prince William Forest Park
Our Staff & Offices
old park headquarters and fire tower
National Park Service
The 1956 park headquarters building (shown above) is today's park visitor center. The fire tower no longer stands.
 

The superintendent of Prince William Forest Park, Vidal Martinez, is the top park official, responsible for managing and supervising all park operations and activities. Though staff offices are scattered throughout the park, all park staff can be reached during normal business hours at 703-221-2366.

Divisions within the park include administration, interpretation, maintenance, resource management, and resource and visitor protection. A division chief heads each division.

  • The Administration Division acts as the "business office" for the park. Its principal functions include human resources, purchasing, property management, budget administration, contracting, housing matters, payroll, technology support (personal computers and telephone system), and mail.
  • The Interpretation Division is responsible for information/education programs and services provided to park visitors and neighbors. The division manages park publications, interpretive exhibits and educational programs, fee collection and visitor center operations. Interpretive rangers provide a variety of ranger-led programs to the public.
  • The Maintenance Division maintains all roads, trails, buildings, utilities, grounds, vehicles, and other physical facilities in the park to assure their safe use. The division also manages construction and rehabilitation projects to support the park's operation.
  • The Resource Management Division provides scientific guidance to park management on all matters related to natural and cultural resources. The division conducts or oversees studies on physical, biological, and cultural resources. The division also maintains an extensive museum collection.
  • The Resource and Visitor Protection Division is responsible for law enforcement, emergency medical services, search and rescue, fire management, and security of park facilities, buildings, and park-owned housing. 

If you are searching for a particular park employee, visit the NPS Directory.

Pyrite  

Did You Know?
Because of its abundance and high sulfur content, Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold," was once mined in what is now Prince William Forest Park (1889-1920) to be used in products ranging from light bulbs to soap.

Last Updated: October 21, 2009 at 15:00 EST