Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for Pydantic AIGive Pydantic AI instant access to 10 tools to Get Activity, Get Facility, Get Organization, and more

Name: Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.

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The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for Pydantic AI is a standout in the Government Public Data category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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python

import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")

    agent = Agent(
        model="openai:gpt-4o",
        mcp_servers=[server],
        system_prompt=(
            "You are an assistant with access to Recreation.gov (RIDB) "
            "(10 tools)."
        ),
    )

    result = await agent.run(
        "What tools are available in Recreation.gov (RIDB)?"
    )
    print(result.data)

asyncio.run(main())

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About Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server

Connect to the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) and explore thousands of federal recreation sites, campgrounds, and historic landmarks across the United States through natural conversation.

Pydantic AI validates every Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.

What you can do

Facility Discovery — Search for campgrounds, visitor centers, and parks using keywords, states, or specific activities.
Geospatial Search — Find recreation spots near specific coordinates using radial search parameters.
Detailed Metadata — Fetch complete descriptions, operating hours, and management information for any facility or recreation area.
Activity Mapping — List and filter by supported activities like hiking, fishing, or camping to find the perfect spot.
Visual Exploration — Retrieve associated images and media for facilities and recreation areas to preview your destination.
Agency Insights — Identify the federal organizations and agencies managing specific public lands.

The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Pydantic AI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools available for Pydantic AI

When Pydantic AI connects to Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning geospatial-data, campgrounds, public-lands, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Get activity on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific recreation activity

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Get facility on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific recreation facility

get

Get organization on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific organization

get

Get recarea on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific recreation area

list

List activities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

g., Hiking, Camping). List supported recreation activities

list

List facilities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities

list

List facility media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Retrieve media for a facility

list

List organizations on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

List federal agencies managing resources

list

List recarea media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Retrieve media for a recreation area

list

List recareas on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

List recreation areas

Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Pydantic AI via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Recreation.gov (RIDB) into Pydantic AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install Pydantic AI

Run pip install pydantic-ai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Run the agent

Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent discovers 10 tools from Recreation.gov (RIDB) with type-safe schemas

Why Use Pydantic AI with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server

Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Recreation.gov (RIDB) through the Model Context Protocol.

Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application

Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your Recreation.gov (RIDB) integration code

Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors

Dependency injection system cleanly separates your Recreation.gov (RIDB) connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code

Recreation.gov (RIDB) + Pydantic AI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Type-safe data pipelines: query Recreation.gov (RIDB) with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing

API orchestration: chain multiple Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end

Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Recreation.gov (RIDB) and output structured, schema-compliant notifications

Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Recreation.gov (RIDB) responses and write comprehensive agent tests

Example Prompts for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in Pydantic AI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI agent to start working with Recreation.gov (RIDB) immediately.

"List all recreation facilities in Florida that support 'Hiking'."

"Show me the media and images for facility ID 233330."

"What are the supported recreation activities I can search for?"

Troubleshooting Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Pydantic AI

Common issues when connecting Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Pydantic AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerHTTP not found

Update: pip install --upgrade pydantic-ai

Recreation.gov (RIDB) + Pydantic AI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Pydantic AI.

How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?

Create an MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.

Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?

Yes. When you define result types as Pydantic models, every tool response is validated against the schema. Invalid data raises a clear error instead of silently corrupting your pipeline.

Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?

Absolutely. Pydantic AI abstracts the model layer. your Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP integration works identically with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any supported provider.