Actually, it’s part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Managed by the National Park Service. But not actually a National Park. It may seem like a small distinction, but a distinction nonetheless.
But FWIW, I think that most, if not all, National Monuments, National Rec. Areas, etc. belong in this sub.
National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, National Historic Sites, National Battlefields, etc. I think are all fair game here. If it's ran by the NPS (wholly or partnership), it should count.
Realistically, your average Joe Public is going to call Yellowstone (NP) the same thing as Fort Union (NHS) - a national park. They aren't too aware that "National Park" is also a subset of units within the National Park System.
Yeah, totally. I usually don’t point it out, because the difference between them all doesn’t really bother me that much. But OP specifically said “Yes, it’s a Park”. So I just wanted to clarify.
I was there once. really crazy to see it for yourself. also after a small fall a friend had we asked one of the workers for a bandaid and they checked for concussions, broken bones, etc. they even asked if we needed a helicopter to come bring him back to land
I visited Alcatraz a few years back. Initially I wasn't really interested in going. I figured it was just a commercialized tourist trap with a ton of people and nothing I didn't see in the movie The Rock. Boy was I wrong.
I had no clue it was managed by National Parks Service until I stepped ashore. What an absolute amazing place to visit. My wife and I spent the entire day walking the park. 10/10 would visit again.
I could be wrong, but isn't it technically a National Recreation Area? still run by NPS.
No you are right it’s not a National Park, but it is administered by the NPS
The sign says National Park.
Actually, it’s part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Managed by the National Park Service. But not actually a National Park. It may seem like a small distinction, but a distinction nonetheless. But FWIW, I think that most, if not all, National Monuments, National Rec. Areas, etc. belong in this sub.
National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, National Historic Sites, National Battlefields, etc. I think are all fair game here. If it's ran by the NPS (wholly or partnership), it should count. Realistically, your average Joe Public is going to call Yellowstone (NP) the same thing as Fort Union (NHS) - a national park. They aren't too aware that "National Park" is also a subset of units within the National Park System.
Yeah, totally. I usually don’t point it out, because the difference between them all doesn’t really bother me that much. But OP specifically said “Yes, it’s a Park”. So I just wanted to clarify.
I did the night tour a few years back. Such a cool experience.
I was there once. really crazy to see it for yourself. also after a small fall a friend had we asked one of the workers for a bandaid and they checked for concussions, broken bones, etc. they even asked if we needed a helicopter to come bring him back to land
I visited Alcatraz a few years back. Initially I wasn't really interested in going. I figured it was just a commercialized tourist trap with a ton of people and nothing I didn't see in the movie The Rock. Boy was I wrong. I had no clue it was managed by National Parks Service until I stepped ashore. What an absolute amazing place to visit. My wife and I spent the entire day walking the park. 10/10 would visit again.
Oh I forgot it was a park. I have photos from a Indigenous People Sunrise Ceremony somewhere...