Parks California Honors Doug McConnell
Parks California remembers Doug McConnell, longtime host of NBC Bay Area’s OpenRoad with Doug McConnell, KRON‘s Bay Area Backroads and a valued member of our Advisory Council. Doug devoted his life to sharing the beauty, history and stories of California’s parks and public lands, inspiring people across the state to explore and connect with these extraordinary places.
Parks California and California State Parks Announce up to $2.5 Million Available through Grants Programs for Nonprofit, Community and Tribal Organizations
For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 9, 2026 Arts in California Parks and Santa Cruz Community grants programs are accepting applications until March SACRAMENTO – California State Parks and Parks California today announce the opening of two grant programs designed to support nonprofit, community and tribal organizations in strengthening connections to California’s state parks through art, culture and […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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
“This is Where You Live” – Celebrate Fourth Annual California State Parks Week June 11-15
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseApril 14, 2025 Contact:Newsroom@parks.ca.govRedwoods@landispr.com More than 170 events and virtual programs at parks across the state SACRAMENTO — Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week from June 11-15. Presented by California State Parks, California State […]
Learning from Ecosystem Connecting Estuaries
By Andrea Cornelius, 2023-2024 Climate Fellow Q: Why did the oyster never share its pearls?A: Because it was a little shellfish. Estuaries are critical natural ecosystems and host a variety of habitat types — from wetlands, seagrass beds, and mudflats to oyster reefs, lagoons, and marshes. They serve as important rearing grounds for young marine […]