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.
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.
Across California’s state parks, history lives in the land — in preserved buildings, cultural sites, interpretive programs and the voices that guide visitors through them. Among these are the stories of Black Californians whose leadership, labor, artistry and advocacy have helped shape our communities and public lands, leaving a lasting impact that continues to inspire us.
Parks California is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024 Route to Parks grants program! Currently in its fourth cycle, the Route to Parks
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