Designations
Park types
Every park carries a designation — the legal name of its protection. Browse by type to compare like with like.
State Park3236 parksNational Park2416 parksProvincial Park408 parksProtected Area153 parksState Recreation Area128 parksState Historic Site92 parksNational Monument87 parksState Natural Area76 parksNational Historic Site74 parksNational Historical Park62 parksNational Memorial34 parksRegional Park34 parksNational Preserve19 parksNational Recreation Area18 parksState Resort Park16 parksNational Wild and Scenic River13 parksState Trail13 parksNPS Unit12 parksNational Battlefield11 parksNational Seashore10 parksNational Military Park9 parksNational Scenic Trail6 parksNature Reserve6 parksNational Battlefield Park4 parksNational Lakeshore3 parksConservation Area3 parksNational Reserve2 parksNational Parkway2 parksState Preserve2 parksInternational Historic Site1 parksNational Battlefield Site1 parks