Activating National Parks in Cities Act

Key Points

• This bill would change the official mission of the National Park Service to focus more on how people use parks in big cities. While many national parks focus on preserving nature or history, this plan would prioritize "active use" for local residents.
• Under this plan, the government would be encouraged to build things like playgrounds, bike paths, and sports fields within national park land located in urban areas. It also includes hosting more community events and adding more food stands or shops.
• This matters because many cities have national park land that isn't currently designed for daily exercise or play. The goal is to improve the quality of life for people living near these parks by making the land more useful for recreation and neighborhood gatherings.
• The policy would apply to any national park site located in an area officially labeled as "urban" by the Census Bureau. This means it would affect parks in major cities across the country rather than remote wilderness areas or large national forests.

Impact Analysis

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