Planning and International Assistance

Who We Are

The Denver Service Center (DSC) of the US National Park Service (USNPS) is a project-funded planning center for not only parks across the United States but also the world. We embrace working with others to find solutions to real-world planning needs. We support parks both in the United States and in other countries through providing planning technical services and planning documents. Areas of focus include: visitor use management, outdoor recreation planning, public involvement, resource stewardship strategies, site design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), StoryMaps, and accessibility planning.

Denver Service Center Planning Professionals Include:

  • Project Managers
  • Outdoor Recreation Planners
  • Community Planners
  • Natural Resources Specialists
  • Cultural Resources Specialists
  • Visitor Use Management Specialists
  • Landscape Architects
  • Facility Planners
  • GIS Specialists
  • Publications Specialists

How We Work with International Partners

Working with international partners benefits our organization through mutual sharing and learning. Solutions are always partner-based and considerate of each unique situation. We adapt NPS best practices to the specific needs and planning processes in other countries, and those lessons learned are highly applicable to US park planning.

Planning Partners

Planning Resources

StoryMaps

News Articles

Last updated: July 24, 2024