Laws & Policies

Superindentent's Compendium

Superintendent's Compendium
In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (“36 CFR”), Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, authorized by Title 16 United States Code, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service, within the boundaries of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (SAAN). Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7.

 

Firearm Possession

The following buildings within the park are designated as "federal facilities," and shall be signed to indicate that firearms are prohibited inside these buildings in accordance with 18 USC § 930:

• Mission San Jose Visitor Center
• Mission Concepcion Information Station
• Mission San Juan Information Station
• Mission Espada Information Station
• Park Headquarters building, maintenance office and garage
• Harris House
• San Juan Barn
• Tufa House

Federal facilities are buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing official duties. 18 USC 930 is Federal law that supersedes Section 512 of Public Law 111-24 and prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility unless specifically authorized. The role of the responsible gun owner is to know and obey the federal, state, and local laws appropriate to the park they are visiting. These places are marked with signs at public entrances.

 

Drone or Unmanned Aircraft Use in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

 

Rules & Regulations FAQs

Visitor Center and Information Stations

• The following facilities are open during the hours listed below unless special use is authorized by the Superintendent:
  • Mission San Jose Visitor Center (9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M)
  • Mission Concepcion Information Station (10:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M)
  • Mission San Juan Information Station (10:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M)
  • Mission Espada Information Station (10:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M)

Facilities may be open for additional hours related to a special event or special use permit. Information Stations are limited staffing only and vary from site to site; information tabloids are displayed for use at these locations in lieu of staffing.

• Mission San Jose Compound is open between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. unless special use is authorized/permitted by the Superintendent.

Mission San Jose Compound gates are closed daily at 5:00 P.M. to keep visitors out of this walled area to reduce the risk of vandalism to park resources. This closure does not apply to Mission San Jose church sponsored events.

• The park Visitor Center, Espada, San Juan and Concepcion information stations and museums are closed to the public on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day unless use is authorized by the Superintendent.

For more visit the Superintendent's Compendium.

For more information on applicable laws, rules and regulations please refer to the following sources:

United States Code Title 16, 18, 21, 54
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Chapter 1, parts 1 through 7