20251219 11052400 1.0 TRUE 150000000 5000 ItemDescription This dataset contains publicly shareable point‑based Points of Interest (POIs) for National Park Service (NPS) units across the United States. It represents a filtered, non‑sensitive subset of the official NPS POI dataset used for mapping, visitor engagement, interpretation, recreation information, and general public access. Features include commonly recognized visitor locations such as trailheads, viewpoints, visitor centers, scenic overlooks, exhibits, public buildings, and other publicly accessible points of interest. All features in this public dataset have been reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for public release. Sensitive, internal‑use, restricted, or operationally controlled POIs have been removed. The dataset is updated periodically using information from park units and regional GIS programs. <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The National Park Service public Points of Interest (POI) dataset provides geographic locations of publicly accessible and visitor‑facing features across NPS units nationwide. POIs include recreation sites, visitor centers, trailheads, overlooks, interpretive exhibits, public‑use facilities, and other locations commonly used for trip planning, navigation, interpretation, and map display.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>This dataset is derived from the authoritative internal POI dataset maintained by park units and aggregated through regional and national workflows. Only features appropriate for public sharing are included; POIs associated with internal operations, sensitive resources, restricted facilities, or non‑public infrastructure are excluded. All spatial features are stored in NAD83 and undergo quality review before being published as part of the national public geospatial data portfolio.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The public POI dataset supports a wide variety of external uses, including digital mapping applications, research, recreation planning, accessible trip resources, cartographic products, and public web services. It provides a consistent, nationwide representation of visitor‑relevant point locations across the National Park Service.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> NPS_OTHER_POI_pt_NAD83_PUBLIC Points of Interest (POI) data are contributed, reviewed, and maintained by individual park units and regional GIS programs across the National Park Service. The National Geospatial Program coordinates service‑wide data standards, quality assurance, and publication of this public dataset. For more information about NPS geospatial data, visit the NPS Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA) Data Store or the NPS public geospatial resources. National Park Service NPS Points of Interest POI Visitor Information Recreation Public Locations GIS Geospatial Data United States NPS National Dataset NPS Public Data NPS Enterprise Geospatial Program Location Mapping Parks Outdoor Recreation Tourism Visitor Services Interpretive Sites Attractions Park Features Site Information Landmarks Nature Cultural Sites Outdoor Activities <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This dataset is provided for informational and mapping purposes only. It may not represent real‑time conditions, and some features may change without notice. The National Park Service makes no warranties regarding completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular use. Sensitive or non‑public features have been removed from this public release.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Do not use for navigation, emergency response, or resource protection decision‑making.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Users are responsible for verifying site‑specific conditions with the appropriate park.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> 20260402