Planning Division

The Planning Division prepares California State Parks and other outdoor recreation providers for the future by: 

-Collecting information and providing research and analysis on recreation opportunities, park resources, and public preferences.
-Collaborating with others to plan for California’s state parks, recreational trails, and other outdoor recreation areas.
-Communicating recreation and park needs and opportunities to agency leaders, park and recreation professionals, other public officials, and the public.

The Planning Division's responsibilities include:

 State Park System Planning:  Including Park Unit General Plans, Management Plans, 2002 State Park System Plan, Central Valley Vision, and Delta and Suisun Marsh Recreation Proposal.

 Outdoor Recreation Planning:  Providing guidance to local, state and federal park & recreation agencies. Includes the California Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP).

 Statewide Trails Program:  Including oversight of the California Recreational Trails Plan and Progress Reports.

 The Park Planner's Toolbox:  Technical assistance for park and outdoor recreation providers.

 Publications:  Produced by the Planning Division for park and recreation professionals.

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Other Information:

 California Park Planner Newsletter - Economic Benefits Issue (Nov 2011)
 California Outdoor Recreation Economic Study: Statewide Contributions and Benefits (2011)
 California Outdoor Recreation Economic Study: State Park System Contributions and Benefits (2011)
 Delta and Suisun Marsh Recreation Proposal (2011)