From the epic beauty of national parks to the exhilarating rides and entertainment at amusement and theme parks, the United States boasts an impressive array of parks. Also included in this group are the less thrilling, but perhaps more beloved, public parks. In 2023, the
was New York, at approximately 1.5 billion U.S. dollars. This spending did not go to waste, as the
that year was Central Park in New York, with around 42 million visitors.
National park visitation in the U.S.
The American wilderness has long played a crucial role in U.S. culture. However, attitudes have come a long way since the early days of colonists and pioneers aiming to conquer these wild landscapes. These days, the focus is mainly on conservation, and in 2023,
national parks’ visitation in the U.S. reached around 323 million, the highest figure in recent years. Meanwhile, the
expenditure of visitors to U.S. national parks has seen significant growth in recent years, seeing an all-time-high of around 26.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
The National Park Service manages all national parks, most national monuments, and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The
most visited National Park Service site in the U.S. was the Blue Ridge Gateway located in North Carolina and Virginia, with around 16.8 million visitors.
Amusement and theme park market in the U.S.
While the United States may not be home to the
oldest amusement park worldwide, many of the most popular global amusement and theme park companies today, like Disney, Universal, and Six Flags, are U.S.-based. Disney’s Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World), located in Florida, was the
most attended amusement park in the world in 2023, with approximately 17.7 million visitors. Second in the ranking was Disneyland Anaheim, California.
Whether it is a trip down the road to the local park or taking a ride on one of the
fastest roller coasters worldwide, parks hold a firm place in the hearts of many Americans. Not only that, they are also a significant contributor to the economy, with the
economic impact of national parks alone reaching almost 14 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
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