California State Parks Foundation Newsroom

California State Library Parks Pass Initiative Delivers on Helping Californians Access Nature

New data highlights success of the library pass program, demonstrates need to permanently fund initiative in state budget

18 October 2023

California State Parks Foundation Funds Improvement Grants in State Parks Across California

San Francisco, Calif. — With government funding for California state parks still unstable, it is vital to provide parks with the support they need to continue their important work. With your help, we’re granting $47,300 across six state parks to help them improve their i...

29 June 2023

Community rallies to continue improving safety for bicyclists and motorists at Mount Diablo State Park

Mount Diablo, Calif. — More safety improvements are coming to Mount Diablo State Park. California State Parks, the California State Parks Foundation, and Mount Diablo Cyclist are partnering to build phase two of bike safety turnouts inside the park. These turnouts allow ...

20 June 2023

California State Parks Foundation Announces 29 Grants to Celebrate California State Parks Week

San Francisco, CA – California State Parks Foundation, the leading statewide advocate for California's state parks, is proud to announce a series of grants to commemorate and support California State Parks Week. This annual event aims to celebrate the diverse natural and...

7 June 2023

California State Parks Foundation Rallies Advocates for Park Advocacy Day

Senator Mike McGuire and Friends of China Camp to be honored

15 May 2023

Celebrate the Second Annual California State Parks Week June 14-18, 2023

Parks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming

3 April 2023

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION TO HOST VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS ACROSS THE STATE

Volunteers will improve climate resilience at 11 state parks throughout California.

28 March 2023

BRINGING CLIMATE ACTION HOME WITH DIY EARTH DAY

California State Parks Foundation is partnering with REI Co-op to provide free materials for local cleanups.

2 March 2023

PROTECTING THE WESTERN MONARCH BUTTERFLY

California State Parks Foundation grants $50,000 to help parks plan for and protect western monarch butterfly habitat.

27 February 2023

ANNOUCING THE 2022 WILDFIRE RESILIENCY AND PREVENTION GRANTEES

California State Parks Foundation awarded nine grants totaling $138,472 to help California state parks prepare for and recover from wildfire.

9 February 2023