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Things To Know Before You Come

The National Park Service works to ensure balance between recreation and stewardship of natural and cultural resources throughout our parks. You will notice posted signs in the larger parks for visitor compliance and safety, which will also apply to the smaller parks.

Below are tips for visitors to be aware of, while visiting and using your neighborhood parks.

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
During the war, the North generally named a battle after the closest river, stream or creek and the South tended to name battles after towns or railroad junctions. Hence the Confederate name Manassas after Manassas Junction and the Union name Bull Run for the stream Bull Run.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 10:40 EST