Park Projects and Improvements

Transformative investments in the future of California’s state parks. 

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Park Projects and Improvements

California’s state parks thrive when communities, donors, and partners come together to invest in their future. Through dedicated gifts, endowments, special funds, and other place-based investments, we support projects that enhance visitor experiences, restore natural and cultural resources, and strengthen park infrastructure. By working closely with individual parks and trusted partners, we’re able to bring meaningful improvements to life — ensuring these treasured places remain vibrant, accessible, and welcoming for generations to come. 

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Pigeon Point

Restoring Pigeon Point Light Station

Made possible by California State Parks Foundation and generous donors, this restoration project secured $3.5 million for initial stabilization and lens protection, followed by $16 million in state funding to complete the full restoration. 

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39 Yosemite Slough

Yosemite Slough Restoration and Public Access Project

For the past 20 years, California State Parks Foundation has been deeply committed to restoring the Yosemite Slough portion of Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and opening it to the community for public access, education, and improvement of community health 

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Mount Diablo SP

Safety for bicyclists and motorists at Mount Diablo State Park

California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, and Mount Diablo Cyclists have partnered to build Phase Two of bike safety turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park. 

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Trail enhancement at Mount Tamalpais State Park

An important project on Mount Tamalpais will modify the Easy Grade Trail to accommodate bicycles, creating a safer alternative to Pantoll Road and improving the experience for all visitors. 

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Stonewall Peak Framed by the Trees in Cuyamaca Racho State Park

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Reforestation Project 

California State Parks Foundation is the fiscal sponsor for efforts to restore native conifer forests through replanting, prescribed burns, and seed storage, helping this fire-scarred landscape recover and thrive. 

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San Francisco Garter Snake on a branch

Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve Steele Ranch Endowment 

At Steele Ranch, California State Parks Foundation serves as the fiscal sponsor for work to protect critical habitat for the San Francisco garter snake and California red-legged frog, supporting invasive species control, biological monitoring, and future conservation grazing. 

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Silver Strand State Beach

Silver Strand State Beach Partnership Fund 

With funding from Loews Hotels & Co and fiscal sponsorship by California State Parks Foundation, this fund supports projects that enhance visitor experiences, protect natural resources, and strengthen park operations at Silver Strand State Beach. 

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