Frances Perkins National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standards, Social Security, and shorter workweeks. Her impressive career and accomplishments, including as Secretary of Labor, opened the door for other women to hold high government positions.
Alerts
- ClosureNPS ↗For Current Visitor Information
For the most up to date information on Frances Perkins National Monument, please visit the website for the Frances Perkins Center at francesperkinscenter.org.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Frances Perkins National Monument | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Things to do
- Walk the Trails
Walk the same trails that Frances Perkins did for a respite and inspiration throughout her extraordinary life and career.
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Weather & climate
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Snow or rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 100 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared to bring plenty of water - heat exhaustion is a common complaint among park visitors who are unprepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Fall foliage is at its peak around late September. Winter: Temperatures range from -30 F to -10 F. Be prepared with cold weather gear.
Questions people ask
Does Frances Perkins charge an entrance fee?
No. Frances Perkins is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Frances Perkins?
Standard hours are Sunrise to Sunset, every day.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Frances Perkins right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: For Current Visitor Information.
Source: Alerts
Is there cell service at Frances Perkins?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE. No reported coverage for AT&T and T-Mobile. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Frances Perkins?
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Snow or rain is common.
Source: Weather & climate
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