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This is a presidential proclamation — a formal ceremonial declaration — signed by President Donald Trump on April 23, 2025. It designates April 19 through April 27, 2025, as National Park Week and encourages Americans to visit and learn about the national park system.
The proclamation officially names a specific week on the federal calendar as National Park Week 2025. It references two prior administrative actions — restoring the name “Mount McKinley” to a national park landmark and announcing the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes honoring 250 figures — as context, but does not itself create or change those. No new funding, regulations, or park management rules are established by this document. The week opened with events at Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775).
The proclamation is directed at the general American public, inviting all citizens to engage with national parks during the designated week. Park visitors, event organizers, and educational groups may use the designation to plan or publicize related activities, though no legal obligations or entitlements are created for any individual or organization.