Helping more people discover the wonders of nature
As we head into the giving season, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for parks and for you. Traveling across California to meet with community groups, California Native American tribes, scientists, park partners, and so many others, I’m amazed at the work being done in State Parks. Earlier this month I was back in Candlestick Point State Recreation […]
NEW STUDY: Network of 111 Nonprofit Organizations Provides Immense Value to California State Parks – the Largest and Most Diverse State Park System in The World – and their Visitors
A recently released study shows that a vast network of more than 100 nonprofit organizations play an indisputably critical role in supporting California’s state parks.
Celebrating Black History and Culture in California State Parks
“Footprints” is a Parks California blog series highlighting the contributions of people and communities in state parks. Revisit our past blogs on the impact of women, as well as LGBTQIA+ and Hispanic and Latinx communities in the outdoors. Check out our most recent post honoring California’s Indigenous heritage and impact. One of our favorite things […]
State Parks Just Got More Accessible with the Help of Parks California’s Newest Grantees
Nonprofit’s Route to Parks Grants to address transportation barriers and increase access to California State Parks for communities facing financial hardship
Highly-Acclaimed ParkSpeak Series to Make 2021 Debut at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Free virtual guided tour goes behind-the-scenes at one of California’s first African-American settlements
StageIt Partners with Parks California to Host Wildfire Relief Fund Concert for California State Parks
Today, StageIt™- the premier ticketed livestream platform -has announced it will host a California State Parks Wildfire Relief Fund Concert in partnership with ParksCalifornia.