Acadia waits for funding as Trump diverts $67M in park entrance fees to DC projects

MAINE PUBLIC • May 28, 2026

President Donald Trump has diverted at least $67 million in national park entrance fee revenue to finance beautification projects in Washington D.C., while parks like Acadia face a growing list of delayed maintenance needs. The administration has redirected $60 million in entrance fee revenue to repair nine decorative fountains around Washington. An additional $7 million has gone towards the controversial renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. At Acadia, officials estimate $138 million is needed to cover deferred maintenance and repair projects. On top of deferred repairs, officials estimate the park spends $9.6 million annually on routine maintenance.