SACRAMENTO — California State Parks and partners will be celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week with special events at state parks throughout the Sacramento area beginning Wednesday, June 11. Presented by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California and Save the Redwoods League, this exciting celebration will feature special programs and activities highlighting the diversity of the nation’s largest state park system.
WHAT: Fourth Annual California State Parks Week
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 15
WHERE:
Examples of upcoming events in the Sacramento region include the following. For a full list of local and statewide events and participation details, visit www.castateparks.org.
Placer County
- Wild Things and Climate Resilience at Auburn State Recreation Area
June 12, 2025, at, at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM
Meet rescued native wildlife and learn how climate change affects animals and their habitats in an engaging family-friendly program.
Please note: this event is offered at multiple times throughout the day.
Sacramento County
- Guided Tours of the State Indian Museum
June 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM, 12 PM, and 1:30 PM
Take a guided tour to explore California Native culture, with stories and insights from the past and present. - Experience Folsom Lake State Recreation Area from a New Perspective - on Horseback!
June 11, 2025, at, at 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6 PM
Enjoy a free guided horseback ride and interpretive tour of Mississippi Bar at Folsom Lake — no experience or gear needed.
Please note: this event is offered multiple times throughout the day. - Birding by Boat at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
June 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM
Paddle along Lake Natoma spotting birds by boat—perfect for all birding levels. Bring your gear or borrow ours. - Outdoor Yoga at Lake Natoma with Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
June 12, 2025, at 7:15 PM
Relax and recharge with an all-levels outdoor yoga session that supports your mind, body, and spirit in nature. - Biking Through History at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
June 12, 2025, at 9:00
Ride from dam to dam while learning how engineering shaped the American River’s history—from gold rush to flood control. - Living History at the California State Capitol Museum
June 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Travel back in time on a guided walk through historic Capitol hallways and experience scenes from a century ago. - Parks With Activity Carts - Old Sacramento State Historic Park
June 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Engage with hands-on activities at various carts as you explore and learn throughout the museum’s first floor. - A Walk in the Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
June 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM
Join a guided walk to discover local plants, animals, and the vital role of urban parks in a city environment.
For a full list of events statewide and participation details, visit CAStateParksWeek.org.
Whether you are exploring new outdoor activities, learning ways to protect the environment or connecting with your community, California State Parks Week offers something for everyone — all at no additional cost. It’s an opportunity to take direct climate action, enjoy the beauty of your parks and be part of a movement to preserve them for future generations. The festivities take added significance this year as California celebrates its 175th year of statehood.
“We’re proud to provide essential funding for over 30 events during California State Parks Week this year. Equitable access and meaningful park experiences are central to our mission, and we’re excited to help introduce new visitors to parks across the state through these free events.” said Rachel Norton, Executive Director at California State Parks Foundation. “This is especially true in our state’s Capitol, where we’re excited to welcome visitors to explore what makes California so special.”
Launched in 2022, California State Parks Week advances the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative. The initiative expands outdoor access to all Californians through focused investments in open space infrastructure, outdoor programming and improvements to permit applications, with a priority to support underserved communities.
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Newsroom@parks.ca.gov.
To access hi-res images and b-roll video, please visit the California State Parks Week newsroom.
California State Parks Week Presenting Partners
California State Parks
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, popularly known as State Parks, and the programs supported by its Office of Historic Preservation and divisions of Boating and Waterways and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Learn more at parks.ca.gov.
California State Parks Foundation
California State Parks Foundation, an independent, member-supported nonprofit with over 50 years of history, is dedicated to protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all. We work in parks and in Sacramento with partners, park staff, and policymakers to address the challenges parks face. To make real and lasting change we are working to build a movement of people who enjoy and advocate for their parks now, and for future generations. Learn more at www.calparks.org.
Parks California
Parks California is a statewide nonprofit working to ensure state, regional and local parks thrive. As the statutory partner to California State Parks, Parks California has a simple mission—to help strengthen parks and inspire all to experience these extraordinary places. From redwood groves and desert springs to urban parks and lighthouses, the organization works with partners to steward these natural wonders and make California’s parks more welcoming, accessible and relevant to all visitors. For more information, please visit parkscalifornia.org.
Save the Redwoods League
One of the nation’s longest-running conservation organizations, Save the Redwoods League has been protecting and restoring redwood forests since 1918. The League has connected generations of visitors with the beauty and serenity of the redwood forests. Our 600,000 supporters have enabled the League to protect more than 220,000 acres of irreplaceable forests in 66 state, national, and local parks and reserves. For information, please visit SaveTheRedwoods.org.