Parks California Awards $1.2 Million to Community Organizations Expanding Access to California State Parks
For Immediate ReleaseJan. 27, 2026 Route to Parks grants support first-time visits, waterway connections and community-led outdoor experiences statewide SACRAMENTO — Parks California and California State Parks today announced the award of more than $1.2 million in grants to 34 community organizations across the state through the Route to Parks program, supporting efforts to reduce […]
Parks California Spotlight: American River Conservancy
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 organizations bring creative experiences into outdoor spaces, helping people build deeper relationships with the land and with stewardship. One 2024 grantee, American River Conservancy, demonstrates how art and conservation can […]
Goodbye 2025: Milestones that Shaped Parks California’s Year
As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re grateful for the partners, tribal nations, community leaders, grantees and supporters who made this year one of meaningful progress for California’s parks.
Parks California Spotlight: Anawakalmekak
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 partnership between State Parks, Parks California and the California Arts Council, supports nonprofits, local organizations and tribal communities in creating art installations and programs that reflect California’s diverse stories. One […]
Confronting Wildfire: California’s Renewed Relationship with Fire
California is confronting wildfire risk head-on. Through a recent executive order, Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded the use of prescribed fire and cultural burns as essential tools for prevention — streamlining permits, boosting funding and partnering with tribal and local fire experts. The directive recognizes something Indigenous communities have known for generations: fire, when used with […]
More than $2.6 Million Invested to Bring Art into California’s Parks
For Immediate ReleaseOct. 21, 2025 California State Parks, California Arts Council and Parks California continue partnership to bring creativity and community connection to local parks SACRAMENTO — California State Parks, the California Arts Council and Parks California today announced more than $2.6 million in community grants to organizations statewide as part of their Arts […]
Shaping Resilient Parks, One Fellow at a Time
California’s state parks are living landscapes — shaped not only by forests, coastlines and wildlife, but also by the people who care for them. Through the Climate Fellows program, Parks California partners with California State Parks to bring in early-career professionals who help integrate science, planning and community voices into the stewardship of these places. […]
Angeleno Michael Woo Joins Parks California Board of Directors
Public-private partnership enables Parks California to engage donors
on behalf of California State Parks to support priority recovery needs in the aftermath of January firestorm
Parks California Invites Community and Tribal Organizations to Apply for 2026 Route to Parks Grants
For Immediate ReleaseJune 26, 2025 Now in its fifth year, the transportation grant program helps more Californians create lasting memories in state parks SACRAMENTO — California State Parks and Parks California today announced the opening of the 2026 Route to Parks grant application period, inviting California-based community and tribal organizations to apply for funding that […]
Parks California Launches $5 Million Effort for Fire-Affected Los Angeles Area State Parks
Public-private partnership enables Parks California to engage donors
on behalf of California State Parks to support priority recovery needs in the aftermath of January firestorm