In This Series:
Check the Status of State Parks
Park officials announced most of the 70 parks scheduled for a July 1, 2012 closure will remain open.
Forty parks have signed deals to continue operations, and another 25 are in the works.
Building the State Parks
Explore the rapid evolution of one of America's oldest and largest state park systems in this interactive timeline.
By the Numbers
Check out some of the interesting facts and figures about the California park system.
News Fix | May 22, 2013
Will Locals Keep Paying for State Parks They Saved?
Two years ago this month, the California Department of Parks & Recreation announced a list of 70 parks it planned to close. Park lovers rallied, giving their time and money to pick up the parks the state was willing to … Continue reading
News Fix | Apr 11, 2013
Tussle in Tracy: Off-Roaders, Nature Lovers Fight over State Park's Future
Family fun - or environmental threat on wheels? Jun Bato's 5-year-old son is one of many children you'll spot on the trails of Carnegie SVRA. (KQED/Rachael Myrow) We?ve heard a lot over the last couple of years about all the … Continue reading
News Fix | Mar 25, 2013
Report: California Should Give Up Control of Some State Parks
by Tracie Cone, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ? Over the years, California has added more parks to its state system than it can afford and should consider turning over control of some to local entities, a new report says. … Continue reading
News Fix | Feb 15, 2013
Deal Will Keep China Camp, Olompali, Tomales Bay State Parks Running
Nestled along the shore of the San Pablo Bay, China Camp was once home to a Chinese shrimp-fishing village that dates back to the 1880s. (Credit: Marin State Parks Association) China Camp Village lovers will be celebrating Saturday as the … Continue reading
News Fix | Jan 04, 2013
Audit: Parks Officials Hid Budget Surplus Due to Fear of Cuts; 'Useless Reserve' Went Unspent
Released today: The Attorney General?s ?Report of Investigation into Discrepancies in Financial Reports Submitted by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.? Hendy Woods in Mendocino, one of the state parks that were set to close. (Molly Samuels/KQED) The audit … Continue reading
