California’s first urban state park will close soon without funds
Since the parks inception, nonprofits and citizen action groups have worked to help fix the park and offer experiences for youth.
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Jack London State Historic Park becomes first park saved under new law, AB 42
The law authorizes California State Parks to enter into operating agreements directly with up to 20 nonprofits to save parks from closure.
With help from philanthropists, California State Parks Foundation offers new park operating grants
Proposals for the first round of grants are due April 23. Visit the foundation’s website for more information and to apply online.
Regional parks agency and nonprofit partner to save two Napa Valley state parks
A county government agency and a nonprofit park association teamed up to save Bothe-Napa State Park and Bale Grist State Historic Park using a revamped operations and funding model.