Park Access | Cal Parks

To ensure an excellent state parks system — one that is relevant for all Californians — we advocate to connect all Californians to the outdoors, emphasize a priority to get youth outdoors and strengthen the connection between park access and health and wellness.

Pathways to Parks

Where every Californian can bloom.

State parks: A valuable resource for youth health

Parks are a clear public health solution: new research demonstrates why equal access to the health and wellness benefits parks provide should be a right for all Californians.  

Our Impact
Hand Love
$260,000

in youth access grants this year.

Thanks to the work done by California State Parks Foundation I was able to meet with a remarkable group of kids who shared their stories of the important role nature can play in our lives.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom
First Partner