California State Parks Foundation Newsroom

Celebrate the Third Annual California State Parks Week June 12-16, 2024

This year's theme: "This is Where You Live."

10 April 2024

New Report Highlights the Threat of Climate Change on California’s State Parks, Offers Solutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2024

12 March 2024

Funding for Popular California Park Access Program Eliminated in State Budget

California State Parks Foundation Calls on the Legislature to Restore Funding

11 January 2024

Community rallies to help raise over $750,000 to improve safety for bicyclists and motorists at Mount Diablo State Park

Mount Diablo, CA— California State Parks Foundation today announced that its Mount Diablo Bike Turnout campaign raised $755,090 exceeding its goal of $750,000. California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, and Mount Diablo Cyclists have partnered to build Ph...

12 December 2023

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