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Celebrate Nature and Community at Dos Rios’ Together in the Park Event

MODESTO – California State Parks invites the public to celebrate nature and community at Together in the Park from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7 at Dos Rios. The free event will bring neighbors, families and friends together for activities that encourage visitors to connect with the outdoors. Whether visiting for the first time or returning to California’s newest state park, guests can explore the landscape, enjoy activities for all ages and share a day outside.

November 02, 2026 Dos Rios Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Awards More Than $28 Million in Grants for Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation for 136 Projects in California

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division awarded $28.1 million for its 2026 (G26) Grants and Cooperative Agreements program. Eighty-one local and federal agencies, districts, and nonprofit organizations will receive funding for a total of 136 off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation projects.Supporting California’s Outdoors for All initiative to expand access to nature,these grants support a range of efforts, including maintaining trails for OHV use and for motorized access to non-motorized recreation, educating the public about safe and responsible OHV recreation, protecting wildlife, property, and natural and cultural resources, and restoring habitat damaged by both legal and illegal OHV use.

October 27, 2026 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Pilot Program Partners with Nonprofits to Improve Access to Outdoor Spaces

SAN DIEGO/SANTA CRUZ — California State Parks and nonprofit partners are opening new doors for underserved communities to connect with nature through a first-of-its-kind pilot program in San Diego and Santa Cruz counties. The pilot program aims at breaking down barriers to parks and outdoor recreationwith eligible nonprofit and tribal organizations to provide free access along with interpretive and visitor services in state parks. California State Parks has signed Community Access Agreements with nonprofits Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks, and Outdoor Outreach and Un Mar de Colores, both based in San Diego, on this groundbreaking model designed to make outdoor recreation and education more equitable and accessible for all.

October 22, 2026 Read the Full News Release
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More than $2.8 Million Awarded to 33 Community Organizations for Arts in California Parks

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks, the California Arts Council and Parks California today announced $2.8 million in grants to 33 organizations statewide as part of the Arts in California Parks partnership. The five-year pilot initiative has invested more than $8.2 million to support 94 organizations and more than 300 community arts events across California parks. The grants enable culture bearers, tribes and local and nonprofit organizations to create accessible community art experiences in parks, with the goal of fostering creativity, honoring cultural heritage and strengthening community connections. In 2025, nearly 79,000 people participated in Arts in California Parks events – with 40% of event participants visiting their local park for the first time.

October 20, 2026 Arts in California Parks Read the Full News Release