This bill expands the mission of the National Park Service to include promoting active use of park system units located in urban areas. Active use is defined as activities that prioritize current public enjoyment and improve quality of life, such as playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, sports facilities, community events, and programming. The legislation applies specifically to urban areas as designated by the most recent U.S. Census. The bill does not specify any dedicated funding or implementation timeline, instead amending the existing National Park Service statutory mission to formally include this urban recreation and community engagement focus. This change would affect how urban parks are managed and what services and facilities the National Park Service prioritizes in city locations.
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