Roosevelt Campobello International Park

What Roosevelt Campobello International Park does

Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a binational historic and nature park jointly administered, staffed, and funded by the governments of Canada and the United States under an international treaty signed on January 22, 1964 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and President Lyndon B. Johnson. Located on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, the park preserves the summer home of President Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt alongside other historic cottages from the rusticator era, operated as a combination indoor museum and outdoor nature park spanning 2,800 acres. Core offerings include daily interpretive programs and tours, the Edmund Muskie Visitor Center, an extensive trail system including the newly opened (June 2025) Witapehkewakoni-Awt/Friendship Trail providing access to 1,000+ additional acres through an ecologically sensitive bog walk, Prince Cottage Cafe dining, special events, and virtual experiences for remote visitors.

The park operates a seasonal destination model open to the public from May through mid-to-late October, with natural areas accessible year-round. Admission is free, with visitor donations and artifact contributions welcomed as supplemental support. The organization is governed by a Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission with six members and six alternates holding equal representation from Canada and the United States. Its operational revenue is government appropriations from both countries, supplemented by donations; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. In 2024, the park's 60th anniversary year, it recorded over 260,000 visitor experiences—the highest annual figure in over a decade—and in 2025 it launched its 61st season alongside an all-terrain wheelchair accessibility service and a new multi-year strategic plan.

Name

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Legal name

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Website

https://rooseveltcampobello.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a binational historic and nature park jointly administered by Canada and the United States under a 1964 treaty, preserving Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's summer home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, across 2,800 acres, serving general public visitors, school groups, and history and nature enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Site and Nature Park Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Historical Sites (71212)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Gardens & Botanical Attractions (THAJACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Educational & Edutainment Parks (Science/Discovery/Children’s Parks) (THAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Historic site preservation
• Nature park trails
• Museum interpretation
• International cultural exchange
• Visitor education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Welshpool

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Visitor Donations and Contributions: The park accepts monetary donations from visitors, which support preservation efforts, program development, and maintenance of the natural areas and historic buildings.
2. Artifact and Collection Donations: The park accepts artifact donations that fit into the Roosevelt Campobello International Park collection, with donors submitting descriptions and photos for review.
3. Joint Government Funding: Roosevelt Campobello International Park is jointly funded by Canada and the United States, administered by the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a binational historic site and nature park that preserves Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's summer home as an indoor museum while providing access to 2,800 acres of natural area including wetlands, coastal environs, and an extensive trail system. The park offers daily interpretive programs and tours, historic cottage tours, visitor center services, special events, dining, and a new all-terrain wheelchair accessibility service, all free of charge with donations welcomed.

Product overview

Roosevelt Campobello International Park operates as a single unified offering that combines a historical museum and outdoor nature park on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. The park preserves Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's summer home in an indoor museum setting while providing access to 2,800 acres of natural areas through an extensive trail system. Core offerings include Daily Programs and Tours, the Natural Area with trails including the new 2025 Friendship Trail expansion, Historic Cottages and Roosevelt Summer Home museum, the Edmund Muskie Visitor Center, Prince Cottage Cafe dining, Special Events programming, and Virtual Experiences for remote visitors. An all-terrain wheelchair accessibility service was introduced in 2025 to enhance access for visitors with mobility challenges. The park is jointly administered by Canada and the United States as a symbol of international friendship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daily Programs and Tours Interpretive tours and educational programs offered daily at the park, including historic cottage tours, nature walks, and cultural presentations for visitors of all ages.
• Natural Area 2,800 acres of natural area featuring extensive trail systems, wetlands, coastal environs, and diverse wildlife habitats including the Lower Duck Pond bog accessible via the new Friendship Trail.
• Historic Cottages and Roosevelt Summer Home The preserved summer home of President Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, presented as a combination indoor museum featuring artifacts, photographs, and interpretive displays, along with other historic cottages from the rusticator era.
• Edmund Muskie Visitor Center The main visitor center providing park information, maps, educational exhibits, and access to donations and park merchandise.
• Prince Cottage Cafe On-site dining facility offering food and refreshments to park visitors during operating season.
• Special Events Seasonal events and celebrations including the 60th anniversary celebration, concerts, talks, walks, and community activities held throughout the year.
• Virtual Experiences Online content and remote engagement opportunities for visitors unable to attend in person, including video presentations and digital tours.
• Witapehkewakoni-Awt/Friendship Trail New trail opened in 2025 featuring a 1,000+ acre expansion with state-of-the-art metal bog walk and bridge through the Lower Duck Pond bog. The trail name was gifted by the Peskotomuhkati Nation meaning 'Friendship Trail'.
• All-Terrain Wheelchair Service Free accessibility service providing specialized wheelchairs for rugged terrain, allowing visitors with mobility challenges to access trails and natural areas throughout the park. Available daily with 24-hour advance booking required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 260,000 visitor experiences recorded in 2024 (60th anniversary year), highest in over a decade

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 1964Joint administration, staffing, and funding partnership with equal representation on the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission. Canadian commissioners appointed by the Governor General on recommendation of the Secretary of State for External Affairs and International Trade Canada.
• Government of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 1964Joint administration, staffing, and funding partnership with equal representation on the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission. US commissioners appointed by the President of the United States.
• Roosevelt Campobello International Park CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 1964The governing body created under international treaty, comprised of six members and six alternate members with equal representation from Canada and the United States.
• Peskotomuhkati NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous nation that gifted the name 'Witapehkewakoni-Awt' (meaning 'Friendship Trail') for the new trail, reflecting reconciliation and cross-border cooperation values.
• East Coast Ferries Ltd.minorOthersFerry service operator providing access to Campobello Island via the Deer Island route. Visitors traveling from mainland Canada can use this ferry connection to reach the park.
• Kittleman & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational executive search firm engaged to recruit the Executive Director & Superintendent. Specializes in CEO recruitment for nonprofit organizations including museums, historic sites, and conservation organizations.
• Downeast Coastal ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaine-based conservation organization from which Executive Director Jon Southern was recruited. Protects ecological habitats in Maine's coastal Washington County, managing over 90 conservation properties.
• Maine AudubonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Jon Southern serves as Board of Trustees member and Head of Properties Committee, indicating ongoing professional connection between the park and this conservation organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Shelburne Farms: Nonprofit preserved historic estate on Lake Champlain, VT, operating as an inn, educational farm, and visitor destination. Closely analogous nonprofit/educational mission with a comparable mix of historic buildings, outdoor programs, and donor-supported funding.

Direct peers

• Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site: Preserved Roosevelt-associated historic site in Buffalo, NY, sharing the direct connection to the Roosevelt presidential legacy. Operates a similar model of indoor museum exhibitions plus educational programming for school and visitor groups.
• Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: Preserved Gilded Age estate in Hyde Park, NY, offering tours of a historic mansion plus extensive grounds and trails. Operates under the same NPS framework with a comparable mix of historic preservation and outdoor recreation.
• Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: NPS-managed preserved presidential home (FDR's Val-Kill and Springwood estate) with a directly comparable model of operating a historic estate as a publicly accessible visitor destination. Shares Campobello's free-admission museum-plus-grounds format and federal preservation framework.
• Acadia National Park: The closest geographic peer in Maine, operating as a nature park with comparable coastal and trail assets. While significantly larger in acreage and visitation, Acadia shares Campobello's natural-area focus, school program emphasis, and proximity to the same Atlantic Canadian visitor base.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: Direct connection to the Roosevelt legacy through FDR's archival and museum operations in Hyde Park, NY. Operates a similar indoor museum plus outdoor grounds model with comparable visitor education programming and presidential historical content.
• Sagamore Hill National Historic Site: Preserved home of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, NY, operating under the same National Park Service framework as a publicly accessible presidential residence with grounds, tours, and educational programming. Closely analogous in mission and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Parks Canada: The Canadian federal parks agency that oversees national historic sites and parks across Canada, including representation on the RCIP Commission. Provides the broader institutional framework and shared visitor-base overlap that makes it the most relevant broad-incumbent peer.

Regional players

• Fundy Trail Provincial Park: New Brunswick provincial park offering coastal trails and natural area access on the Bay of Fundy. Shares the regional visitor draw, nature-trail focus, and seasonal operations model with comparable coastal trail infrastructure.
• Kings Landing Historical Settlement: New Brunswick's leading living-history attraction along the Saint John River, drawing a similar regional visitor base with preserved historic buildings, educational programming, and outdoor grounds. Operates as the most direct in-province historical attraction peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fdrcampobello
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCv1OL5ARdo0-kC46hIRUxWw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Roosevelt.Campobello
• Instagraminstagram.com/rooseveltcampobellointpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rcip

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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