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4th Annual Black Miners Bar Juneteenth Festival Celebration

FOLSOM — California State Parks and its fiscal sponsors, California Black Chamber of Commerce FoundationandStaffordConsulting Group,LLC,invitethepublictothe4thAnnual Juneteenth Festival at Black Miners Bar at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) on Saturday, June 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This FREE eventcelebratesfreedom,cultureand history and marks the 3rd anniversaryofthe site's renaming from Negro Bar toBlack MinersBar,inhonor ofthe BlackGold Miners who established theareaasoneofCalifornia's earliestBlack communitiesin 1849.

Dos Rios Opens Additional Trails and Expands Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Beginning Friday, June 6

MODESTO — Nearly a year after its official opening and just in time for the peak summer season, California State Parks is opening new hiking trails at Dos Rios. Located just 8 miles west of Modesto, California’s newest state park will also host a number of events for the fourth annual California State Parks Week in June. Nearly 10,000 people have visited Dos Rios since its official opening in June 2024, and the park has steadily increased public access to the approximately 1,600-acre property.

Nominations for 2024 California State Parks’ Golden Bear Awards Open Through June 30

SACRAMENTO — The California State Park and Recreation Commission (SPRC) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Golden Bear Awards. These awards honor and celebrate individuals and organizations acting in support of the California Department of Parks and Recreation and its mission to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. The nomination period is open through Monday, June 30, 2025.

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting letters of intent (LOI) from public and private marina owners interested in applying for the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. These grants can fund up to 75% of total project costs, with a maximum grant award of $1.5 million. Once potential projects are identified, applicants will be invited to submit full proposals. LOIs will be accepted starting today, May 23, through Friday, June 13, 2025.

California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Members on Memorial Day

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans and active and reserve military members by offering free admission to 142 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 26. The full list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2025