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California State Parks Acquires 153-Acre NoraBella property from Sempervirens Fund, Permanently Expanding Big Basin Redwoods State Park

BOULDER CREEK—Today, California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund, California’s first redwoods conservation land trust, announced the permanent addition of the 153-acre NoraBella property to expand Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek. The $2.415 million acquisition is the first for Big Basin since State Parks acquired the Little Basin property from Sempervirens Fund and the Peninsula Open Space Trust in 2011.

February 19, 2026 Big Basin Redwoods SP Read the Full News Release

Make Waves for Cleaner Waterways – Join the 2026 Dockwalker Program

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program and The Bay Foundation invite the public to participate in California’s Dockwalker Program. Dockwalkers are partners who inspire and educate boaters and other recreationists to be safe and environmentally sound while boating in California.

February 17, 2026 Boat California, California Boating and Waterways Commission Read the Full News Release

Parks California and California State Parks Announce up to $2.5 Million Available through Grants Programs for Nonprofit, Community and Tribal Organizations

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 inclusive community engagement. The Arts in California Parks and Santa Cruz Community grants programs are now accepting applications.

February 09, 2026 Grants, News Release, Partnerships Read the Full News Release

Parks California Awards $1.2 Million to Community Organizations Expanding Access to California State Parks

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 transportation barriers and expand access to California’s state parks. The 2026 grants are expected to help more than 15,000 people — many visiting for the first time — experience one of the most diverse state park systems in the country.

January 27, 2026 Read the Full News Release