As a unit of the National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park is goverened by various laws, policies and regulations.  Each park is shaped by its enabling legislation, or the law passed by congress that specifically created or designated the area as a unit of the National Park Service.  Various other laws, policies, and regulations affect how parks operate.  Here are some of the laws and policies that govern Prince William Forest Park.

Laws
1936: Executive Order to Create Recreational Demonstration Area Program

1936: Bill to Propose Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area

1940: Bill to Make Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area a unit of the National Park Service.

1948: Bill to Change Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area to Prince William Forest Park.

Policies
2006: National Park Service Management Policies