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Park Management Information

A range of information including enabaling legislation, managment documents, important dates, geographic figures, visitation statistics, information about your fee dollars at work, and the National Park Service budget can be found on our park management page.

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About Padre Island National Seashore

Padre Island National Seashore preserves, protects and interprets the outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the longest undeveloped barrier island beach in the United States and its surrounding waters for public benefit, inspiration and scientific understanding. The park’s 130,000 acres and waters provide important habitat for marine and terrestrial plants and animal, including over 58 species of special concern.

Learn more about the park at www.nps.gov/pais.

About the National Park Service

More than 20,000 National Park Service employees and 138,000 volunteers care for America’s 433 national park sites. The National Park Service works with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities.

The National Park Service Mission

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Learn more about the National Park Service at www.nps.gov.

Contact Public Affairs

For media related questions and inquiries, please contact Kelly Taylor, Public Information Officer, at (361) 949-1970 or Kelly_Taylor@nps.gov.

Last updated: May 7, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 181300
Corpus Christi, TX 78480

Phone:

(361) 949-8068
Malaquite Visitor Center information line.

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