Nature Heals. Art Connects. California program proves both — the data backs it up.
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.
Telling California’s Full Story: Partnerships that Help Bring History to Life
Through its Re-examining Our Past initiative, California State Parks is working to make sure the histories within these lands are told accurately, including the histories of the California Native American tribes who have called this land home since time immemorial, long before the creation of California state parks.
Preserving Place in the Heart of Los Angeles
In the heart of Los Angeles, just a short walk from Chinatown and the downtown high rises, Los Angeles State Historic Park is a living story of movement, change and community. What we see today as a vibrant urban green space has been shaped over generations by people who cared for this land — from Indigenous stewardship and early agriculture to railroads, industry and passionate community advocacy.
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 […]