In 2024, the US National Park Service (NPS) achieved a historic high with approximately 331.9 million recreation visits across its 433 units, including national parks, monuments, and historic sites. This figure marks an increase from 2023 and surpasses the previous record set in 2016. Golden Gate National Recreation Area topped the list of most visited sites, showing a significant rise in attendance. Despite Blue Ridge Parkway's traditional popularity, it faced challenges in 2024 due to hurricane-related closures, leading to a shift in visitation dynamics within the park service.
The US National Park Service set a new record in 2024 with nearly 331.9 million recreation visits across its 433 locations, surpassing 2016's previous record.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area emerged as the most visited site in 2024, with attendance up almost 15% from the previous year, reaching 17.18 million visitors.
While Blue Ridge Parkway typically ranks first in visits, its numbers dropped during 2024, notably impacted by closures due to Hurricane Helene.
Four new sites opened in the National Park Service network in 2024, contributing to the record high visitation numbers across these important cultural and natural spaces.
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