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California Simplifies Annual Day Use Pass Program for CalWORKs Families

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) have made it easier for CalWORKs families to receive a free annual, vehicle day-use pass valid at 200+ state parks and beaches. Now, families receiving CalWORKs can complete the application on their smartphone in just minutes. By simplifying the application process, more Californians will have access to the outdoors, regardless of their zip code.

March 03, 2022 Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Offering Grants for Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Programs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the availability of grant funding to prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels into California’s waterways. Funded by the California Boater Mussel Fee Sticker (popularly known as the Quagga sticker), the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Program expects to award up to $3 million to eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted from Monday, March 7 through Friday, April 15, 2022. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2022.

March 01, 2022 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

California State Parks and Partners Celebrate Opening of Gam Saan Trail to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

COLOMA, Calif.—California State Parks, the Locke Foundation and members of the Chinese American community celebrated the opening of the Gam Saan Trail on Friday, February 11, that connects Hennigsen Lotus Park in Lotus, CA with Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Gam Saan, meaning Gold Mountain in Cantonese, was the historical name given to the gold fields of California by Chinese forty-niners and miners.

February 15, 2022 Marshall Gold Discovery SHP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Urges Public To Help Reimagine Big Basin Redwoods State Park

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. -- California State Parks is urging the public to get involved and to learn more about the “Reimagining Big Basin” project, a project that will memorialize the broad vision for reestablishing California’s oldest State Park. With the loss of all park infrastructure in the 2020 CZU Fire, the park has been closed while recovery work has been underway. During this time, State Parks has kicked off this planning project to initiate the public process of planning the park’s visitor serving facilities needed to provide the visitor experiences at the park.

February 04, 2022 Big Basin Redwoods SP Read the Full News Release

Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area Reopens to Vehicle Traffic and Boat Launching

BYRON, Calif.— California State Parks is pleased to announce the reopening of Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area (SRA) to vehicle traffic and for boat launching starting Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

January 27, 2022 Bethany Reservoir SRA Read the Full News Release

California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider Nine Properties for Action

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will meet virtually on Friday, January 21, at 9 a.m., to consider eight nominations for federal historic designation and one nomination for state designation.

January 11, 2022 Office of Historic Preservation Read the Full News Release

Kick-Start 2022 by Enjoying the Outdoors With First Day Hikes at More Than 40 California State Parks

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is inviting Californians and visitors from around the world to kick-start the new year in a healthy way by getting some fresh air and enjoying the outdoors with the annual First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2022. More than 40 state parks and over 50 guided hikes will take place across the state in this national-led effort by the First Day Hikes program, which encourages individuals and families to experience the beautiful natural and cultural resources found in the outdoors so that they may be inspired to take advantage of these treasures throughout the year.

December 17, 2021 Read the Full News Release

State Parks Employees Honored with Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Award for Heroic Acts

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is proud to announce that 15 State Park Peace Officers (SPPOs) and one seasonal non-peace officer lifeguard were honored today with the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Awards for acts of heroism. The Medal of Valor Award is the highest honor the state can bestow upon its employees, given on behalf of Governor Newsom.

December 16, 2021 Read the Full News Release

Secure that Crawl Space

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. Winter is coming and as bears search for dens for the cold months ahead, they may decide that your house in the Lake Tahoe Basin is just the right place.

December 14, 2021 Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Awards $548.3 Million in Grants to Create Local New Parks Across California as Part of Newsom Administration’s “Outdoors for All” Initiative

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks today announced $548.3 million in grant funding to deliver new parks to more than 100 communities and advance the Newsom Administration’s “Outdoors for All” initiative to enable all Californians, regardless of zip code or income, to access parks and open space. 

December 08, 2021 Read the Full News Release