Time outdoors gives us space to step away from daily pressures. Our public lands offer places to move, breathe, reflect and share meaningful moments with those we care about.
But the benefits go beyond a single walk or hike. Spending time in nature can boost our mood, ease anxiety and nurture our relationships.
All across California, State Parks interpreters, educators, artists and community leaders are inspiring people to discover new places and deepen their connection to the world around them. Sometimes that spark comes through art, sometimes under the open sky and sometimes it starts in a classroom.
Arts in California Parks grants program, launched by California State Parks and administered through Parks California, funds community organizations, tribal groups, local governments and nonprofits to bring community arts events and experiences into regional and local parks across the state. The premise sounds simple. The impact is profound.
A field trip that sparks a new career path. A kayak paddle down the Los Angeles River. A circus workshop in the park down the street. However people first meet California’s parks, that first experience can be the one that lasts.
A sustainable future begins with all of us — our communities, our parks and the California landscapes we call home.
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women making a real difference for California’s future whose work is helping parks welcome everyone and mean more for all.
California’s parks and protected lands are places where nature, culture and community come together. Through the Arts in California Parks grants program, community and nonprofit
California’s parks are more than just scenic destinations — they’re places for creativity, community and cultural connection. The Arts in California Parks grants program, a
Parks California collaborated with Los Angeles artist Andrea Campos to raise funds and awareness for Parks California’s work to support California State Parks. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a 2024 art piece entitled Parks For Everyone was released at a reception on September 11 at Los Angeles State Historic Park.
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.
The event celebrated the opening of the Big Basin Art About exhibit by exploring art pieces in various mediums inspired by artists’ experiences in the park.
