The National Park Service Commercial Services Program is responsible for the oversight of commercial visitor services in the national parks authorized by concession contracts, commercial use authorizations (CUAs), and leases. A wide range of activities and services are provided through these instruments.
![Jackson Lake Lodge lobby in Grand Tetons National Park](/common/uploads/grid_builder/concessions/crop16_9/8370CB1C-C191-1BBD-37178D8980BADEE7.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Learn how a goal-driven planning process determines what services are offered in parks.
![Boat and canoe rental at marina](/common/uploads/grid_builder/concessions/crop16_9/83802972-FF2F-4C50-A4584A169354DB9B.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Find information on how contracts are developed and awarded.
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Operational management involves working with concessioners to provide a good experience for visitors.
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The Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998 defines the asset management responsibilities for concession facilities.
![Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park](/common/uploads/grid_builder/concessions/crop16_9/83CECF39-FFEE-574F-A1B4BD76FD10271B.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Financial management ensures both concessioners and parks benefit from their partnership in providing high quality services.
![Buckstaff Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park](/common/uploads/grid_builder/concessions/crop16_9/83DCF215-F893-9758-66EB4069316EE041.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
The National Park Service provides for leasing of historic as well as non-historic properties in park areas.
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The National Park Service issues CUAs to manage a wide-range of commercial visitor services.
Last updated: January 24, 2022