Operation of Parks
California Public Resources Code 5080.30 and 5080.42 allows the department to enter into operating agreements with government municipalities or qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for the development, improvement, restoration, care, maintenance, administration, or operation of a park unit or portion of a park unit. Operating agreements may allow these partners to operate all or a portion of a park unit with minimal involvement and oversight by department staff. Operating agreements may also allow for the co-management of a portion of a park unit, sharing clearly delineated operational and financial roles and responsibilities for the park unit with the department.
The California State Park system currently has over 60 operating agreements with local governments and/or nonprofit organizations.
To learn more about becoming an Operator of a park, contact Robyn Krock, Park Impact Partner Program Manager at Robyn.Krock@parks.ca.gov.