California State Parks

California State Parks Protects & preserves the 280 state parks’ natural & cultural resources. Learn more at www.parks.ca.gov.

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, popularly known as California State Parks, and the programs supported by its Office of Historic Preservation and divisions of Boating and Waterways and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting

its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Route to Parks Grants! Over $1 million in funding is available for California com...
06/02/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Route to Parks Grants!

Over $1 million in funding is available for California community and tribal organizations working to expand access to state parks. Together, we can reduce barriers and create welcoming outdoor experiences for all Californians.

Read more 👉️ https://buff.ly/N45XmK5

Today is both Leave Work Early Day and World Bike Day... that's the universe nudging you to close the laptop, grab your ...
06/02/2026

Today is both Leave Work Early Day and World Bike Day... that's the universe nudging you to close the laptop, grab your bike and helmet and take in that fresh air. California’s state parks offer great biking trails, from paved, family-friendly routes to challenging trails for experienced riders.
Check out our favorites here 👉 https://buff.ly/MJrNbLW

🚲 Wear appropriate safety gear
🥾 Stay on designated trails
🌿 Leave no trace
💧 Bring plenty of water

Find a park at parks.ca.gov/Find-A-Park

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate with California Natural Resources Agency and State Parks with in-person and virtual events....
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate with California Natural Resources Agency and State Parks with in-person and virtual events. We are happy to support our LGBTQIA+ visitors, staff, and supporters. No matter what month it is, California’s state parks are for everyone!
Join us for Pride Picnic and Paddle on June 7 at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area on Lake Natoma. Find details at www.resources.ca.gov

A perfect backdrop for a colorful cactus Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park.
05/31/2026

A perfect backdrop for a colorful cactus Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park.

Your Weekly Digest is here! Click the link ⬇️ for more… 🐳 A special new camera at this state park will help ships to a...
05/30/2026

Your Weekly Digest is here! Click the link ⬇️ for more…
🐳 A special new camera at this state park will help ships to avoid whales in San Francisco Bay.
👘 Taking care of textiles and history: our museum curators and collection managers learn to preserve the past.
📜 Five new nominations for the National Register of Historic Places have been sent to Washington D.C. Where are they?
🎨 ICYMI: It’s the last chance for kids of all ages to enter the California State Parks Week Poster Contest!
📷 Plus amazing photos that showcase your state parks!

Reset, focus and boost your mood by spending more time in the outdoors! For Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind month, there’...
05/29/2026

Reset, focus and boost your mood by spending more time in the outdoors!
For Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind month, there’s no better way than by visiting a California state park near you to slow down, take in the fresh air and the beauty of nature to feel more balanced and present.
Find a park near you at www.parks.ca.gov and join the movement Move Your Body Calm Your Mind

New adventures and discoveries are waiting during California State Parks Week! From June 10-14, there will be 170+ event...
05/29/2026

New adventures and discoveries are waiting during California State Parks Week! From June 10-14, there will be 170+ events celebrating the history, culture, and the spectacular outdoors of California
Here are just 3 events where you can join in on the celebration:
🌿Celebrate Indigenous Culture on June 13 at Lake Perris State Recreation Area
🥾Mindfulness Hike on June 13 at Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
🌙 Moonless Nights, Endless Observations on June 13 at Ocotillo Wells SVRA

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Do you have a creative TK-12 student who loves the outdoors? Have them enter our California State Parks Week Poster Cont...
05/28/2026

Do you have a creative TK-12 student who loves the outdoors? Have them enter our California State Parks Week Poster Contest by 5PM THIS Sunday, May 31. 🖼️ Nature inspires art in so many ways and we want to see how California’s state parks inspire you! 🎨
Their original poster creation must be submitted online. Click the link below for details and the amazing prizes students can win!
Check out some of last year's winners!
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The results are in…the Tales from the Trail photo contest winners have been announced! 📷 The photographs show off the am...
05/27/2026

The results are in…the Tales from the Trail photo contest winners have been announced!
📷 The photographs show off the amazing trails in California by highlighting artistic merit, trail use, trail features, and trail maintenance.
📷 Check out the winners and learn more about the runners-up on our blog at https://bit.ly/42QByaf

This , enjoy the natural beauty of a California’s state parks! To honor their service, we are offering free admission t...
05/25/2026

This , enjoy the natural beauty of a California’s state parks! To honor their service, we are offering free admission to 147 state parks for veterans and active duty and reserve military personnel.
Find participating parks by visiting www.parks.ca.gov/memorialday2026.
📸 Kayaking at Clear Lake State Park
📸 Lifeguard tower at Kings Beach State Recreation Area
📸 View of canyons at Red Rock Canyon State Park

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