10 Essential Nature Hacks Every Parent Should Know
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed day by the water or a gentle hike through scenic trails, these five state parks promise unforgettable experiences for families with young children.
Introducing Parks California’s 2024 artist collaboration with Andrea Campos of Drea’s Doodles
Parks California is proud to announce its 2024 art collaboration with visual artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator Andrea Campos of Drea’s Doodles.
Plan Your Next Adventure: 5 Family-Friendly State Parks in California
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed day by the water or a gentle hike through scenic trails, these five state parks promise unforgettable experiences for families with young children.
Making Connections through Shared Values and Partnership
The Soberanes Canyon trail starts with gorgeous views of waves crashing against cliffs below and hills of chaparral shrubs above.
New State Park Celebrates Art
Parks California President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor joined local artist Jose “Pepe” Muñóz to show how the arts and parks can come together to benefit the community.
A New Report Examines Five Years of Our Unique Partnership With California State Parks
June 26, 2024 As we celebrate five years of partnership with California State Parks this year, we asked Potrero Group—a consulting firm with expertise in public lands—to take a look at what has been learned from our partnership, so far. Through this effort, Potrero also provides guidance to other park systems that want to establish […]
Nine Non-Profit Organizations Awarded Grants to Help Over 600 Fourth Graders and Their Families Visit California’s State Parks
Activities Will Take Place In Select Parks This Summer June 7, 2024 To help more people experience the wonders of nature and cultivate a sense of belonging, in collaboration with California State Parks, Parks California is excited to announce the 2024 recipients of its Adventure Pass Grants Program. Grants will support these nonprofit organizations in […]
Visitor Surveys Help to Reimagine Big Basin: Reflecting on the Past and Future Park Experience
On August 18, 2020, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire swept through 97% of Big Basin State Park’s property, destroying almost all of the park buildings and facilities. This marked a new chapter – one that California State Parks, Parks California and local partners see as an opportunity to reimagine the future of this state park. […]
Parks California celebrates CUE Award Winner Brad Krey as 2024 Advocate of the Year
K-12 students need champions like Krey, a leader behind passPORTS. The program brings State Parks to students through blended virtual and in-person experiences. Students thrive with hands-on experiences. That is why one of Parks California’s first programs was launching passPORTS in partnership with California State Parks as a pilot in 2020. The program started with […]
Parks California Announces $1 Million Donation from BMO
Multi-Year Investment Will Support Programs that Increase Equitable Access to State Parks and Create Economic Opportunities for Underserved Groups SACRAMENTO, Calif. – April 30, 2024 – Parks California, the statutory non-profit partner to California State Parks, is proud to announce a multi-year, $1 million partnership with BMO. The four-year grant is among the largest-ever donations […]
