712190 — Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of natural areas or settings (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Bird or wildlife sanctuaries
- Natural wonder tourist attractions (e.g., caverns, waterfalls)
- Conservation areas
- Nature centers or preserves
- National parks
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating commercial hunting or fishing preserves without
- accommodations (e.g., game farms) are classified in Industry 114210, Hunting and Trapping;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating commercial hunting, fishing, or nature preserves combined
- with accommodations are classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation; and
- Government establishments primarily engaged in administering natural areas are classified in Industry
- 924120, Administration of Conservation Programs.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7999→NAICS1997:71219→2002:712190→2007:712190→2012:712190→2017:712190→2022:712190)
- SIC 8422 - Arboreta and Botanical or Zoological Gardens (via SIC1987:8422→NAICS1997:71219→2002:712190→2007:712190→2012:712190→2017:712190→2022:712190)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1PA — OPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 712190 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 712190 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions' under Sector 71 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 712190? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,500,000 for NAICS code 712190 (Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 712190? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 712190 (Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC, 8422 - Arboreta and Botanical or Zoological Gardens.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 712190:
- Sector 71 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 712190 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.