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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2023 TOUR DE PARKS BIKE RIDE
Forty park enthusiasts rode 30 miles from Half Moon Bay State Beach Park to Ano Nuevo State Park, visiting other state parks along the way. The bike ride was followed by hiking, painting, and overnight camping. It was an incredible weekend spent learning more about California’s amazing state parks and how Parks California is making parks more welcoming, inclusive, and climate resilient. Let us know if you’d like to join the Tour de Parks adventure in 2024!

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.

Milton Garcia

Staff Accountant

As Parks California’s Staff Accountant, Milton Garcia is responsible for all accounting activities related to the maintenance of the general ledger. He works closely with the entire team to help the organization succeed in strengthening its financial position and to successfully meet day-to-day operational goals.

Milton has a decade of experience in accounting dedicated to non-profit organizations, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Along with daily accounting tasks, Milton has experience with month-end close, financial reporting and audits. Prior to joining Parks California, he worked with several non-profit organizations, including the California Alumni Association, the Center for Global Education and ProNica (the latter two were based in Nicaragua). He likes hiking and capturing moments through photography.

Milton’s favorite state park is Mount Tamalpais State Park.

Rebecca Miller

Executive & Business Administrator

As the Executive & Business Administrator, Rebecca Miller works closely with all members of Parks California, including the President & CEO, and Board of Directors, to support administrative needs. Rebecca comes to Parks California with over 25 years of nonprofit operations and development experience. Her career path has resulted in a robust and varied skill set. In her prior roles she has been responsible for Executive and Board support, written and creative communications, marketing, fundraising, event planning, bookkeeping, database management and donor cultivation. She is especially adept at streamlining processes and implementing efficiencies.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys crafting and being in nature, namely spending time at the ocean and among the majestic California redwoods. Her favorite state park is McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.