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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Proposes Entrance Fee Increase
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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site and other National Park Service (NPS) units that collect entrance fees from park visitors are beginning public engagement seeking comments on possible changes in park fees beginning in 2015.
Beginning in 2015, parks are authorized to change recreation fees to align with the NPS's new standard entrance fee schedule, which was last updated in 2006. They may not do so, without seeking comments from the public about proposed fee changes and their effects. The public includes park visitors and local communities as well as congressional delegations, state and local elected officials, and other interested "stakeholder" groups. Decisions to adjust fees are made locally and only after considering community feedback.
The current fee per adult to enter President Van Buren's home is $5.00. The increase will bring the fee to visit the site to $7.00 for individuals age 16 to 62. The maximum fee for family entrance will rise correspondingly from $12.00 to $15.00. Entrance for children 15 and younger will remain free as it will for holders of America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes including Annual, Senior, Access, Military and Volunteer passes. The increase in fees would put Martin Van Buern NHS in line with other NPS, state sites and other similar historic sites in the area.
The increased income will be used to maintain Lindenwald and its museum collections and to develop interpretive programs as the National Park Service approaches it centennial anniversary in 2016. All fee income collected at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is retained for use to enhance this site's visitor experience. The has park used fee money to improve interpretation along the wayside loop trail and will install additional wayside exhibits in the spring of 2015.
Each park must document its outreach efforts, and results must be approved by the Director of the National Park Service before any fee increase can take effect. To add a comment, select "Open for Comment" on the left sidebar of this page. On the next page titled "Documents Open For Review " select "Comment Now" link.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Road
Kinderhook, NY 12106-3605
Jim_McKay@nps.gov
518-758-9689 x2008
518-758-6986 fax
518-755-3485 cellular
Beginning in 2015, parks are authorized to change recreation fees to align with the NPS's new standard entrance fee schedule, which was last updated in 2006. They may not do so, without seeking comments from the public about proposed fee changes and their effects. The public includes park visitors and local communities as well as congressional delegations, state and local elected officials, and other interested "stakeholder" groups. Decisions to adjust fees are made locally and only after considering community feedback.
The current fee per adult to enter President Van Buren's home is $5.00. The increase will bring the fee to visit the site to $7.00 for individuals age 16 to 62. The maximum fee for family entrance will rise correspondingly from $12.00 to $15.00. Entrance for children 15 and younger will remain free as it will for holders of America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes including Annual, Senior, Access, Military and Volunteer passes. The increase in fees would put Martin Van Buern NHS in line with other NPS, state sites and other similar historic sites in the area.
The increased income will be used to maintain Lindenwald and its museum collections and to develop interpretive programs as the National Park Service approaches it centennial anniversary in 2016. All fee income collected at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is retained for use to enhance this site's visitor experience. The has park used fee money to improve interpretation along the wayside loop trail and will install additional wayside exhibits in the spring of 2015.
Each park must document its outreach efforts, and results must be approved by the Director of the National Park Service before any fee increase can take effect. To add a comment, select "Open for Comment" on the left sidebar of this page. On the next page titled "Documents Open For Review " select "Comment Now" link.
Contact Information
James A. McKay, Chief RangerMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Road
Kinderhook, NY 12106-3605
Jim_McKay@nps.gov
518-758-9689 x2008
518-758-6986 fax
518-755-3485 cellular