Bidwell Mansion SHP, Clay Pit SVRA, Lake Oroville SRA, Leo Carrillo SP, Malibu Creek SP, Malibu Lagoon SB, Robert H. Meyer Memorial SB, Point Dume SB, Topanga SP

California State Parks Shares Impacts from Camp, Hill and Woolsey Fires

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | View PDF

California State Parks closed a number of state parks as a result of the Camp, Hill and Woolsey fires. Some parks were closed out of precaution, while others were impacted such as Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, and Leo Carrillo and Malibu Creek state parks. All department employees are accounted for and safe. 

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California State Parks Thanks Military Community by Providing Free Admission at 144 State Parks on Monday, November 12

Friday, November 2, 2018 | View PDF

California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 144 state parks on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans, active duty and reserve military must show a valid military ID in order to receive free admission.

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Office of Historic Preservation

California State Historical Resources Commission To Consider Eleven Properties for Action

Monday, October 22, 2018 | View PDF

The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will consider eleven nominations for federal historic designation on Friday, October 26. The Commission meeting will be held at 9 a.m. in Room 1010 on the 10^th Floor of Los Angeles City Hall, located at 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles.

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Calaveras Big Trees SP

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Officially Reopens the Three Senses Trail

Thursday, October 18, 2018 | View PDF

This past Saturday at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California State Parks and partners reopened the Three Senses Trail during a re-commissioning ceremony. Ryder Sitch and his mother Yvonne cut the ribbon to reopen the trail. Ryder, who is visually impaired, helped with the trail development and interpretive components.

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Division of Boating and Waterways

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | View PDF

The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from public government entities for the purchase/deployment and maintenance of floating restrooms across California’s waterways. Interested entities should review the grant guidelines and submit the grant applications to DBW’s office by 5 p.m. PST Nov. 15, 2018.

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California Boating and Waterways Commission, California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Commission, California State Historical Resources Commission, California State Park and Recreation Commission

California State Parks Holds Joint Commission Meeting for the First Time Since 1982

Friday, October 5, 2018 | View PDF

After more than three decades, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) last week held a joint commission meeting with its four commissions in Sacramento that included a tour of state parks in the area. Commission members from Boating and Waterways, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, State Historical Resources and State Park and Recreation met on September 27 and 28, provided their expertise and feedback, and listened to staff and public input on the department’s various programs, projects and future. 

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Grants

California State Parks Seeks Public Comment on Guidelines for $254.9 Million in Statewide Park Grants

Thursday, October 4, 2018 | View PDF

California State Parks this week released for public review the “Draft Application Guide” for a statewide program that offers $254.9 million to create new parks and recreational opportunities in underserved communities across California.

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Old Town San Diego SHP

California State Parks Begins Construction of New Outdoor Space at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Monday, September 24, 2018 | View PDF

After over 20 years of visioning and planning, California State Parks, Senator President pro Tempore Toni Atkins and partners today announced the transformation of a Caltrans District 11 Office Complex (Complex) in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (Old Town) into a new public open space. The new open space is expected to open fall 2019. Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with nature, family and friends, and learn about Old Town’s residents and the Kumeyaay people and their relationship to the San Diego River.

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Candlestick Point SRA

New Recreational Opportunities Available at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Thursday, September 20, 2018 | View PDF

Today at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (Candlestick Point), California State Parks Director Lisa Mangat, Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) Executive Director Patrick Marley Rump, Assemblymember David Chiu and a number of partners celebrated new recreational opportunities at Candlestick Point. Starting October 1, outdoor enthusiasts can begin enjoying the panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills and San Bruno Mountain from six new campsites located at the Sunrise Point, within Candlestick Point. Trail enhancements will provide ADA travel to the new campsites. In addition, for the first time in 20 years, new interpretive panels telling the story of how people’s actions have shaped the shoreline will be displayed.

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Calaveras Big Trees SP

Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks Launch New Digital Field Trip to Giant Sequoia Forest

Thursday, September 13, 2018 | View PDF

Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks have launched a new digital field trip that explores the challenges, including wildfires, facing our giant sequoia forests. Giant sequoia, the largest living trees on Earth, are found only in California’s Sierra Nevada. Their massive size, singular beauty, and rarity have made them living icons of the natural world and subjects of global fascination. The new giant sequoia program will air live through the Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students program (PORTS).  

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