Housing Initiatives

Acadia's employees provide critical safety and rescue services within the park, maintain the trails, keep the park's ecosystems healthy, and ensure a high quality visitor experience. There is a severe housing shortage in the communities surrounding Acadia National Park. If the park cannot provide a bedroom for prospective seasonal employees, most individuals could not find a place to live within commuting distance to the park. More regularly, this is also the case with prospective permanent staff.

The National Park Service, in partnership with Friends of Acadia, is finding creative solutions to create new housing units for park employees. Learn more about our ongoing projects.