Federal Lands to Parks Program gives federal lands to state and local governments to revitalize urban areas by promoting stewardship of their associated natural, cultural and recreational resources. This creates boosts to local economies and fosters a renewed sense of community among neighbors through community gardens, senior and cultural centers, and local parks.

The NPS Federal Lands to Parks program exists to help communities receive surplus federal land for public park and recreation areas. NPS staff work with state and local governments as they make their way through the application process.

Federal Lands to Parks Program
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The NPS Federal Lands to Parks (NPS-FLP) program helps communities to acquire, reuse and protect surplus Federal properties for local parks and recreation. States, counties, and local government may acquire federal land and buildings no longer needed by the Federal government at no cost on condition they are protected for public parks and recreation in perpetuity. Since its inception in 1949, this program has transferred about 184,000 acres of land to state and local governments for public parks and recreation use.

Source: What We Do – Federal Lands to Parks Program (U.S. National Park Service)