Did you know that there are different types of parks taken care of by the National Park Service?

National: Using money from the federal government, the National Park Service preserves historic places, monuments, and special natural resources like forests and mountains. Park rangers in national parks can teach you about the history and wildlife in the parks. Some examples of national parks are: Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Independence Hall, Smoky Mountains, and Yosemite.

State: These parks are funded through state tax money. Like national parks, state parks protect historic places and outdoor areas.

Local: Many communities are filled with local parks that have playgrounds, sport fields, and pools. Local parks provide safe places for kids to play outside.
 
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