General and Recreation Planning Unit

The General and Recreation Planning (GRP) Unit provides planning support services by leading a team of subject matter experts from across the Department in the development of long-term planning documents. 

 

Documents

Classification and Naming Recommendations - Established under Public Resources Code 5019.50-5019.80, provides for a unit's designation as one (or more) of several unit types. The process consists of identifying the units primary values and intended purpose based on review and evaluation of Departmental goals, statewide plans and policies. Classification and naming recommendations are approved by the California State Park and Recreation Commission.

General Plans - the primary management document for a unit, definiting a framework for resource stewardship, interpretation, facilities, visitor use, and operations. They provide the ultimate purpose, vision, and intent for unit management through goal statements, guidelines, and broad objectives, but stop short of defining specific objectives, methodologies designs, and timelines on how and when to accomplish these goals. General plans are considered a "project" under CEQA, and are required by law (Public Resources Code 5002.2) before any permanent commitment of the unit resources is made. 

Management Plans - Defines the specific objectives (such as timelines, resources, and outcomes), methodologies and/or designs of how management goals will be accomplished. Occurring on an as-needed basis, they are typically focused on specific management topics, park areas, goals, or issues.

Cornerstone Documents - Summarizes what is known about a park and develops or expands on the park’s purpose. It describes the core mission, values, and significance of a park including its important natural and cultural resources. 

Planning Milestones report - a compendium providing selected information on the classified units and major unclassified properties that are currently or have in the past been associated with the California State Park System.

State Park System Statistical Report - contains data that collectively describes and measures the California State Park System. 

 

The GRP Unit's current planning activities can be viewed on the General Plans and Management Plans page.