Parks California expands the resources available for parks to implement projects that improve visitors’ experiences. With expanded programs, amenities, and resources, we work to welcome younger and more diverse visitors to parks and public lands. Collaborating with State Parks and other partners, Parks California will ensure protected lands remain resilient while meeting the evolving, lifelong needs of all Californians.
Parks California works to accomplish these goals:
Increase equitable access to parks
Strengthen stewardship of parks
Accelerate innovation across parks
Expand funding for parks
Build a valued and trusted partner organization
Mission
As a key nonprofit partner of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, our focus is to:
- Expand and support park programs, amenities, and resources
- Bring younger and more diverse audiences to parks and public lands
- Help ensure our parks meet the evolving needs of all Californians
Description
California is home to the largest and most diverse State Park system in the country. With 280 State Parks across the state, they provide access for everyone to enjoy natural beauty and diversity of our state’s mountains, rivers, coastlines, forests and deserts.
Parks California is based on a new model for public, private and nonprofit partnership. Our approach is focused on building mutually supportive relationships among partners at many levels, bringing much needed resources to amplify the work of the park agencies and support organizations. Our strength is in our statewide collaboration, working creatively together to solve complex problems more efficiently and effectively and create long term solutions. Together, we will ensure protected lands remain resilient while meeting the evolving, lifelong needs of all Californians.
