Parks California Awards $1 Million to more than 30 Organizations
For Immediate Release Now in its fifth year, Route to Parks program expands efforts to make it easy for visitors to get to California’s state parks SACRAMENTO — Parks California and California State Parks today announced grants to 31 organizations throughout California, totaling more than $1 million to improve access to state parks and create […]
Sr. Director of Development
WHO WE ARE At Parks California, our vision is for vibrant, healthy parks that welcome, engage, and inspire. As the official statutory, non-profit partner to California State Parks, working statewide, we’re uniquely positioned to innovate and work hand-in-hand with communities and experts to bring resources together – ensuring that everyone can experience healthy and thriving […]
Request for Proposals
Route to Parks, Grant Program Impact and Evaluation About Parks California Parks California is the official nonprofit partner to California State Parks. Working statewide, it’s uniquely positioned to innovate and work hand-in-hand with communities and experts to bring resources together, ensuring that everyone can experience healthy and thriving parks for generations to come. This year, […]
Sr. Director of Communications
WHO WE ARE At Parks California, our vision is for vibrant, healthy parks that welcome, engage, and inspire. As the official statutory, non-profit partner to California State Parks, working statewide, we’re uniquely positioned to innovate and work hand-in-hand with communities and experts to bring resources together — ensuring that everyone can experience healthy and thriving […]
California Art Takes Center Stage in Local Parks: Inaugural Grantees Announced
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 22, 2024 $2.8 million Awarded to 31 California-based Nonprofit and Community Organizations to Bring Vibrant Art Installations and Cultural Programming to Local Parks SACRAMENTO – California State Parks, the California Arts Council, and Parks California, today announced the inaugural recipients of the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program. A total […]
Kite by the Bay Festival Returns to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area in San Francisco on October 27
Sacramento – October 3, 2024 California State Parks, Parks California, and SF Parks Alliance announce the second annual Kite By The Bay festival, which will take place at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA)on October 27 from 12-4 p.m. “Kite By The Bay is such a joyful event. When the wind is blowing, everyone has […]
California State Parks Invites Public and Media to Official Opening of Newest State Park, Dos Rios, on June 12
The opening coincides with the launch of the Third Annual California State Parks Week June 12-16 For Immediate Release June 5, 2024 Contacts: Adeline Yee, Information Officer IICalifornia State ParksNewsroom@parks.ca.gov Robin CarrLandis Communications Inc.Redwoods@landispr.com SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Californians will soon be able to “restore, recreate, reconnect, and take refuge” at California’s newest state park, Dos Rios. […]
Free Event at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 18
Growing Together Day includes Activities For All Ages, Art Installation with Community-Centered Mural Creation WHEN: Saturday, May 18 community event from Noon – 4 p.m. PDT WHAT: California State Parks and Parks California will host a free community celebration at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA), called Growing Together Day, to celebrate this unique 252-acre […]
Tasha’s Voice StoryWalk and Reading with Author Carmen Bogan at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
On April 27, Parks California and California State Parks will once again welcome award-winning author Carmen Bogan to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area for a magical StoryWalk event featuring scenes from her new illustrated children’s tale, Tasha’s Voice. This new story, published by Yosemite Conservancy, will be told through individual panels featuring pages from the […]