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Photos and B-Roll Available Here (Credit: California State Parks Foundation) San Francisco, CA — 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. “We’re excited to open submissions to the California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest ,” said Rachel Norton, Executive Director of California State Parks100

See Here for Media Resources Sacramento, CA — Today, California State Parks Foundation celebrated the restoration of $6.75 million in funding for the California State Library Parks Pass program. The Governor signed the budget bill shortly after legislative approval, officially securing funding for this popular and equity-driven program through December 31, 2026. “The California State Library Parks Pass is one of the smartest access policies we’ve seen — low-cost, high-impact, and deeply aligned with equity goals,” said Rachel Norton, Executive Director of California State Parks Foundation .100

See Here for Media Resources Sacramento, CA — Today, California State Parks Foundation expressed deep concern over the state legislature’s decision to eliminate $6.75 million in funding for the California State Library Parks Pass in the 2025–2026 budget agreement. Without restored support, this widely used and equity-focused program will end on December 31, 2025. “Cutting funding for this program sends the wrong message about California’s commitment to equity in outdoor access,” said Rachel Norton, Executive Director of California State Parks Foundation . “The California State Library Parks100

Join us for a day celebrating community and culture at Samuel P. Taylor State Park

FRESNO — California State Parks and partners will be celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week with special events at state parks throughout the Central Valley region 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 upcoming100

MONTEREY special events at state parks throughout the Central Coast region 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 Central Coast region include the following. For a full list of local and statewide events and100

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 upcoming100

See Here for Media Resources San Francisco, CA — Today, California State Parks Foundation 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. This spring, California State Parks Foundation invited its members and supporters to nominate and vote on their favorite parks across ten categories. In just a few weeks, over 1,300 people participated in the process. Many of the survey participants also sent in photos and their personal stories and memories about why100

More than 170 events and virtual programs at parks across the state SACRAMENTO — Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week from June 11-15. Presented by California State Parks , California State Parks Foundation , Parks California , and Save the Redwoods League , this exciting weeklong celebration with the tagline “This is Where You Live” offers more than 170 events, including both in-person and virtual experiences, highlighting the people, places and programs that make California’s 280100