Parks California

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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Analysis: Ecological Restoration Creates Good-Paying Careers

Study finds California State Parks restoration projects generate hundreds of jobs and more than $140 million in regional economic benefit each year.

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WELCOME 34 NEW ROUTE TO PARKS GRANTEES

More than $1.2 million in grants were awarded to 34 community organizations across the state to support efforts to reduce transportation barriers and expand access to California’s state parks.

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SPOTLIGHT ON A 2025 ARTS IN CALIFORNIA PARKS GRANTEE

Semillas Sociedad Civil, Anawakalmekak created Generations of Wisdom – Taaxor: An Indigenous Serpent Mound Project, built with river rock, native plants and natural pigments. The installation brought together more than 270 students, families, tribal members and volunteers to honor the Gabrielino-Shoshone Nation, Nahua Peoples and Indigenous communities of the Uto-Nahua language family.

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Renew LA Fund

Help accelerate natural renewal in our state parks and revitalize LA's storied landscapes.

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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.