LibGuides: Parks : State Parks

Here you will find links to information and items in our collections about California State Parks.

California State Parks
Learn about California's State Parks, which consist of 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, 5,200 miles of trails, 3,195 historic buildings and more than 11,000 known prehistoric and historic archaeological sites.
Find a Park
Search for California State Parks by name, feature, region, city or county!
Accessible Features Search
See accessibility options at specific California State Parks!

California State Park Adventure Pass (FREE Parks entry for 4th Graders & their Families!)
In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency, the California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, rivers … the choice of where to visit is yours.
PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students)
The PORTS web site is designed to further the mission of California State Parks and to augment the teaching of academic content standards in California's public schools.
Kids in Parks
Find information about the Junior Ranger and Litter Getter programs, as well as activities for kids that deal with culture and history, science and nature, and other fun topics.

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Discover California's Coastal Redwood Parks on Kanopy...

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