20251218 11444700 1.0 TRUE 150000000 5000 ItemDescription This dataset contains publicly shareable polygon-based parking lot features for National Park Service (NPS) units across the United States. It represents a filtered, non‑sensitive subset of the official NPS Parking Lots dataset used for mapping, visitor information, and general public engagement. Features include publicly accessible parking areas, designated trailhead parking, visitor center lots, and other locations intended for visitor use. Sensitive, internal‑use, or restricted parking areas have been removed. The dataset is updated periodically using information provided by parks and regional GIS programs. <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The National Park Service public Parking Lots dataset provides geographic boundaries of publicly accessible parking areas across NPS units. These polygons represent official visitor parking locations such as trailhead lots, visitor center parking, scenic area pullouts, and other publicly designated vehicle parking spaces.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>This dataset is derived from the authoritative internal NPS Parking Lots dataset maintained by park units and regional GIS programs. Only features appropriate for public distribution are included; restricted, administrative, or operational parking areas have been removed. All spatial features are stored in NAD83 and undergo review prior to release.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The dataset supports a wide range of public uses, including online maps, trip planning applications, recreation tools, research, and digital cartography. It provides a consistent, nationwide representation of visitor‑oriented parking locations across the National Park Service.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> Parking lot boundaries are contributed and maintained by individual park units and regional GIS programs. The National Geospatial Program coordinates service‑wide data standards, quality review, and publication of this public dataset. Public geospatial datasets are made available through NPS Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA) and NPS web mapping platforms. NPS_TRANS_ParkingLot_py_NAD83_PUBLIC National Park Service NPS Parking Lots Parking Transportation Visitor Services Public Facilities GIS Geospatial Data United States NPS‑specific Tags NPS Public Data NPS National Dataset NPS Enterprise Geospatial Program Theme Tags Mapping Recreation Visitor Information Outdoor Access Travel Planning Accessibility Visitor Access Park Facilities Wayfinding Infrastructure Public Access Tourism Site Features <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This dataset is provided for general informational and mapping purposes only. Parking availability, conditions, and access may change without notice. The National Park Service makes no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any specific use. Sensitive or non‑public parking areas have been removed from this public release.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Not for navigation or emergency response.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Users should verify local conditions with the relevant park before visiting.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> 20260402