It’s in Our Nature
Parks California is on a mission to make our state parks and public lands welcoming, inclusive and climate-resilient spaces where all people throughout California truly feel at home.
By expanding funding for innovative programs, amenities, and resources, Parks California works to improve park experiences for all visitors while protecting the natural diversity of our 280 state parks.
- Expand Park Resources
- Generate new funding sources to improve park visitor amenities and expand capacity.
- Attract New Visitors
- Engage younger, more diverse visitors to parks and public lands.
- Partner on Improvements
- Collaborate with public and private partners to foster authentic connections to nature
Announcing Our 2023 Adventure Pass Grants Recipients!
After months of planning, we just announced the 12 non-profit organizations that will receive funds from our new Adventure Pass Grants Program to facilitate visits for fourth graders and their families this year.
Creating Impact: A Study of Nonprofit Partnership in California State Parks
This study examines the many ways in which nonprofits support State Parks’ mission to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California – by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
Announcing Our 2022 Route to Parks Grantees!
The 19 selected grantees will focus on communities facing financial hardship and reducing transportation challenges into state parks. By addressing the transportation barrier, Route to Park’s grantees connect communities to the many benefits nature has to offer.
Tour de Parks California Bike Ride
Forty park enthusiasts embarked on a two-day 75-mile bike ride along the California coast from Candlestick Point State Recreation Area in San Francisco to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, with an overnight group camp at Half Moon Bay State Beach.
Support Parks California
Together, we will make sure state parks remain resilient while meeting the evolving, lifelong needs of everyone in California. Join our community of incredible supporters at the level that works for you.