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Parks California Launches $5 Million Effort for Fire-Affected Los Angeles Area State Parks

SACRAMENTO – Parks California announced today the launch of a $5 million fundraising effort in support of California State Parks to reimagine, restore and reopen state parks affected by the January 2025 Los Angeles firestorm. The RENEW LA Fund seeks donor investments to accelerate State Parks’ ability to initiate fire recovery and resiliency planning for Will Rogers State Historic Park and Topanga State Park, both badly damaged in the Palisades Fire.

April 24, 2025 Will Rogers SHP, Topanga SP Read the Full News Release

Celebrate Earth Day at State Parks with In-Person and Virtual Events

SACRAMENTO — Celebrate Earth Day this month with California State Parks at any of the 280 unique state parks. State Parks will host numerous Earth Day-themed events throughout April 19-27. They include in-person activities, such as guided nature walks, beach cleanups, interactive junior ranger programs and hands-on restoration projects, as well as virtual programming with a live dive broadcast exploring the hidden world of the ocean.

April 15, 2025 Read the Full News Release

Surf’s Up! Surfing Competition at LA28 Olympics Coming to San Onofre State Beach

SACRAMENTO – Get stoked, California! One of the world's most legendary surf spots will take center stage during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. LA28 announced today that iconic Trestles Beach will stage the Olympic surfing competition. 

April 15, 2025 San Onofre SB Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Welcomes 32 New Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards) at Graduation Ceremony

PARADISE —California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 32 cadets on Friday, April 11. These dedicated individuals completed eight months of rigorous training and are ready to “Live the Parks Life” as State Park Peace Officers, joining the nation's largest state park system. From the program's start on September 3, 2024, the cadets have shown unwavering commitment to protecting California’s natural and cultural treasures. Their journey exemplifies this year’s motto: “Water and Land, Together We Stand,” reflecting their dedication to safeguarding the state’s diverse landscapes and waterways for future generations.

April 14, 2025 Read the Full News Release

“This is Where You Live” – Celebrate Fourth Annual California State Parks Week June 11-15

SACRAMENTO — Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week from June 11-15. Presented by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California and Save the Redwoods League, this exciting weeklong celebration with the tagline “This is Where You Live”offers more than 170 events, including both in-person and virtual experiences, highlighting the people, places and programs that make California’s 280 state parks truly unique. 

April 14, 2025 Read the Full News Release

Poetry in Parks Celebrates 10th Anniversary and National Poetry Month

SANTA BARBARA – In celebration of National Poetry Month, California State Parks invites the public to Poetry in Parks, now in its 10^th year, at the historic Alhecama Theatre in the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (SHP) this Saturday, April 12.

April 09, 2025 California State Parks, Events/Celebrations, Public Participation Opportunities, Partnerships, News Release Read the Full News Release

California State Parks to Implement New Boat Launching Requirements for Golden Mussel Prevention at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine

FOLSOM – Effective Monday, April 14, 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will require all trailered or motorized vessels launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine to participate in a vessel inspection/quarantine program to help prevent the spread of golden mussels. This highly invasive aquatic species was recently identified in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the first known occurrence of golden mussels in North America. Golden mussels pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters of the state, its water conveyance systems, infrastructure, and water quality. 

April 07, 2025 Folsom Lake SRA, Auburn SRA Read the Full News Release

New Report Shows Significant Socioeconomic Benefits of Large-scale Restoration Projects in Redwood National and State Parks Region

SAN FRANCISCO - A new report released today by Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks reveals significant socioeconomic benefits of the Redwoods Rising and ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway programs to Northern California counties around Redwood National and State Parks. These redwood ecosystem restoration programs bring much-needed revenue, quality jobs and critical environmental conservation benefits to the region, driving economic growth in an economically disadvantaged area of California.

April 03, 2025 Read the Full News Release