For over 50 years, California State Parks Foundation has been the leading statewide voice in advocating for parks and people, protecting the best of California for future generations.
We've moved! Starting April 1, 2025, our address will be 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1202, San Francisco, CA 94104
Climate Resilience
We are leveraging science, education, activism, and policy to support climate-resilient parks. Learn More.
Access and Experiences
We believe that California’s state parks are essential to the health, happiness, and quality of life for all Californians. Learn More.
Park Excellence
We will continue fighting for a fully funded California state park system that has the staff and resources needed to thrive. Learn More.
Park Stewardship
We generate high-quality workday service projects to attend to unmet needs and engage Californians with their local parks. Learn More.
Photo Contest Invites Californians to Capture and Share the Beauty of State Park
California State Parks Foundation is inviting park visitors and photography enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to capture the natural beauty, recreational activities, and unique landscapes of California’s state parks. The California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest is now open for submissions and runs through September 30, 2025.
Best of California’s State Parks 2025: Your Favorites Revealed
California State Parks Foundation has released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting beloved places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, kid-friendly adventures, and more. Check it out!
CLIMATE REPORT
Read our first-of-its-kind report, "Building a Climate-Resilient California State Park System: Preserving Parks for Future Generations."
We not only must live with our day-to-day decisions, but we must be responsible for long-range decisions, the results of which may not show up for several hundred years.
