National Parkways
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National Parkways are specially designated scenic roadways in the United States that combine protected natural landscapes, recreational areas, and historic sites, managed as part of the National Park System.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| National Parkway | 0 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal designation
ⓘ
type of scenic roadway ⓘ |
| administeredAs | park unit or part of a park unit ⓘ |
| componentOf |
National Scenic Byway
ⓘ
surface form:
national scenic and recreational road system
|
| conservationRole |
buffers adjacent protected areas
ⓘ
protects viewsheds along the corridor ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| designStandard |
controlled access points
ⓘ
emphasis on landscape design ⓘ interpretive waysides ⓘ limited commercial traffic ⓘ recreational trail connections ⓘ scenic overlooks and pullouts ⓘ |
| governedBy | U.S. federal law ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
historic preservation focus
ⓘ
landscape conservation focus ⓘ limited-access roadway ⓘ recreational corridor ⓘ scenic ⓘ |
| hasManagementTool |
corridor management planning
ⓘ
scenic easements on adjacent lands ⓘ |
| includes |
Baltimore–Washington Parkway
ⓘ
Blue Ridge Parkway ⓘ Colonial Parkway ⓘ Foothills Parkway NERFINISHED ⓘ George Washington Memorial Parkway ⓘ Merritt Parkway ⓘ Natchez Trace Parkway segment ⓘ
surface form:
Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge ⓘ Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway ⓘ Suitland Parkway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalStatus | federally designated roadway ⓘ |
| managedBy | National Park Service ⓘ |
| oftenAssociatedWith |
national battlefields
ⓘ
national historic sites ⓘ national memorials ⓘ national parks ⓘ |
| partOf |
United States National Park System
ⓘ
surface form:
National Park System
|
| purpose |
connect parks and historic sites
ⓘ
protect cultural resources ⓘ protect natural landscapes ⓘ provide recreational opportunities ⓘ provide scenic driving experiences ⓘ |
| recreationRole |
supports auto touring
ⓘ
supports cycling ⓘ supports hiking access ⓘ supports picnicking ⓘ supports wildlife viewing ⓘ |
| typicalSpeedLimit | lower than nearby highways ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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