SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks invites new or avid outdoor enthusiasts to invent their adventures this year within the nation’s largest state park system. The Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busiest time of the year for the 280 state parks, drawing large crowds of visitors. Whether they plan on biking, hiking, surfing, recreating on a boat or off-highway vehicle, exploring the desert or redwoods, or simply enjoying time with friends and family, it is important for them to plan ahead and learn about the parks they are visiting.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Fourth of July is around the corner and for many outdoor enthusiasts, it is the perfect time for camping, hiking and swimming with family and friends. California State Parks wants our visitors to recreate safely and enjoy their time by keeping their loved ones safe.
Read more...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks invites the public to attend its upcoming open house and help shape the future of Auburn State Recreation Area(Auburn SRA).The open house will be heldTuesday, June 26, 2018at the Gold Country Fairgrounds Sierra Building, 209 Fairgate Road in Auburn (95603). Members of the public may visit anytime from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. to study the exhibits, ask questions and leave their written comments. There will not be a scheduled presentation. Children are welcome.
Read more...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., – California State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to honor “Great Outdoors Month” by visiting the Golden State’s spectacular state parks. Whether it be in the misty Northern California redwoods to the sun-bathed desert in Southern California or the beaches along the coastline, Californians have a diverse topography to choose from.
Read more...
California State Parks today announced the selection of 21 local park projects that will receive grants totaling $3.2 million from the California Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Grant Program.
Read more...
California State Parks today announced recommendations to the National Park Service (NPS) for $14.8 million in funding for nine local park projects under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program.
Read more...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks announced today the addition of 29 new peace officers to serve in the nation’s largest state park system. Yesterday, family members, friends and department staff applauded the class of cadets as they received their badges to officially make them peace officers (rangers and lifeguards).
Read more...
BURNEY, Calif. — California State Parks will increase day use fees at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Parks starting this month, June 21. The increase is the first since 2011. The new revenue will help offset operational cost increases and help further protect cultural and natural resources within the park.
Read more...
TIBURON, Calif. – California State Parks today announced it is accepting proposals for a 20-year operation contract of a ferry service from the city of Tiburon to Angel Island State Park. The winning bid will equip, operate and maintain a ferry service to safely carry and retrieve park visitors traveling to/from the island. Deadline to submit proposals is Tuesday, July 31, 2018 by 2 p.m.
Read more...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks recently launched a new recruitment effort encouraging people to “Live the Parks Life” and experience the adventure, excitement and beauty by working within the nation’s largest state park system. Job opportunities are available statewide in the fields of interpretation and education, recreation, law enforcement, cultural or natural resources, administration, operations or facility maintenance.
Read more...
California State Parks today announced limited access and closures to Henry W. Coe State Park beginning next Tuesday, May 29.
Read more...