NEW: Roger Williams National Memorial Creates Nearly $4 Million in Economic Benefits
Thursday, April 23, 2015
A National Park Service report shows that 51,523 visitors to Roger Williams National Memorial in 2014 spent $2,889,600 in communities near the park.
The spending supported 43 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit of $3,988,100 to the local economy.
"National Park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service, and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities,” said superintendent Meghan Kish.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe visitor spending analysis was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey economists Cantherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber along with National Park Service economist Lynne Koontz.
The report shows $15.7 billion of direct spending by 292.8 million park visitors in the communities within 60 miles of a national park.
The spending supported 277,000 jobs nationally, 235,600 of which are found in gateway communities.
The overall benefit to the US. economy totaled $29.7 billion.
To view the full report, click here.
