A special park use is defined as an activity that takes place in a park area and that:• provides a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large; • requires written authorization and some degree of management control from the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest; • is not prohibited by law or regulation; • is not initiated, sponsored, or conducted by the National Park Service (NPS); and • is not managed under a concession contract, a recreation activity for which the NPS charges a fee, or a lease; • is a short term activity. The National Park Service may permit a special park use if the proposed activity will not:• cause injury, damage or impairments to park resources; • be contrary to the park’s purpose for which the park was established and the mission of the NPS; • unreasonably impair the atmosphere of peace and tranquility maintained in wilderness, natural, historic, or commemorative locations within the park; or • interfere with visitor use, access, and programs; • interfere with park management or administration; • interfere with concession operations or other public facilities; • present a clear and present danger to public health and safety. |
Last updated: November 19, 2020