CONNECT: Bringing People and Parks Together

We believe time in nature creates lasting connections between people and parks. Our state parks contribute to our health, happiness, and quality of life — and they thrive when people care for them. Through volunteer projects, community events, and programs that provide free park entry, California State Parks Foundation helps everyone feel at home in these special places.
 

PRESERVE: Sustaining the Parks We Love 

California’s state parks represent the best of the Golden State. It is critical that they continue to provide thriving habitat for plants and animals, reflect our diverse cultures, and welcome all of our communities. By caring for these places through climate adaptation and other place-based investments, California State Parks Foundation helps preserve what makes parks special — now and for generations to come.
 

PROTECT: Advancing Parks Through Policy and Power

Real change starts with a voice for parks. By researching park issues, advocating for effective solutions, and mobilizing supporters, California State Parks Foundation helps secure the state policies and funding that defend parks from threats, keep them open to all, and ensure they remain strong for the future.