The National Park Many people are surprised to discover the 10 National Parks con1prising 23 "fhese parks are a1nong the 390 of America's historical and natural treasures cared Service preserves unique destinations that can be found in and around Ne\v York Harbor. These for by the National Park Service. At each of our destinations you \Viii find friendly unimpaired the parks are in northern Ne\v Jersey, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and kno\vledgeable Park Rangers, as \Veil as valued partners and dedicated natural and cultural and \Vestchester County, Ne\v '{o rk. volunteers, who care for these special places. resources and values of the National Park From international icons such as the Statue of Liberty National Monu1nent to the It is our hope that you \viii use this guide and 1nap to plan a visit to our parks and System for the enjoy ment, education and 27,000 acre ecological and recreational treasure that is the Gateway National reconnect \vith the natural \vorld, our national heritage and yourself. inspiration of this and Recreation Area, the National Parks of New York Harbor welcomes in ore than 12 future generations. million visitors each year. Right here in one of the largest and busiest urban areas Maria Burks, Commissioner The National Parks of New York Harbor, \V\V\v.nps.gov/npnh National Park in the world, your National Parks are \Vonderful places for respite and renewal. Service Mission
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