California State Parks Week from June 11-15

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 280 state parks truly unique.

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.

Reservations are now open. For a full list of events and participation details, visit CAStateParksWeek.org.

New to this year’s celebration is a poster contest for California’s K-12 students who areinvited to create original artwork inspired by the themes of the week (see below). The contest opens today, April 14, and students must submit their entries by May 9. There are five grade categories for awards: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Winning entries will be recognized with prizes –including an annual pass sponsored by the California State Park Foundation for first place – and featured as part of California State Parks Week. Full contest details and guidelines are available at castateparksweek.org/poster-contest/.

Events and activities are centered around this year’s themes:

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