California State Parks Week | Cal Parks

California State Parks Week is presented jointly by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California, and Save the Redwoods League. This annual, weeklong celebration draws thousands of visitors to our iconic California state parks through 170+ free, in-person and virtual events celebrating everything that makes our parks so special. 

This year’s California State Parks Week will take place June 11-15, 2025, and you’re invited to join!  Try out a new outdoor activity, learn how to help the environment, connect with your community, take direct climate action, and more across the state this June! 

To view the event schedule and plan your week of adventures, visit castateparksweek.org

California State Parks Week Events 

Every day of the week offers a new chance to celebrate everything our state parks have to offer. California State Parks Foundation is proud to have provided grant funding to the following events, thanks in part to our sponsors. Explore these events — and over one hundred more — at castateparksweek.org. 

Featured Events 


Each event is unique, but they are all centered around the following themes, which can give you an idea of what to expect: 

  • EXPLORE NEW EXPERIENCES
  • NOURISH YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • SUPPORT CLIMATE RESILIENCE
  • CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AND CULTURE  
  • CARE FOR OUR SHARED LANDS 


Sign up today for your favorite events! To register, visit CAStateParksWeek.org.

POSTER CONTEST 

California students in grades K–12 are invited to showcase their creativity by submitting original, California State Parks-themed artwork to the California State Parks Week Poster Contest by 5:00 PM PST on May 9, 2025.

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2025 Sponsors

Meet our generous 2025 California State Parks Week sponsors.

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People gather at Dos Rios for California State Parks Week

Become a 2025 California State Parks Week Sponsor! 

Join us in celebrating California’s state parks during this weeklong event. As a sponsor, you’ll play a key role in bringing together thousands of park-lovers at in-person and virtual events, providing essential support to park staff hosting events on the ground, and helping spread the word to visitors throughout the state about these free community events.

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California State Parks Week 2024 at Auburn State Recreation Area

Make the Most of California State Parks Week: Which New Adventure Will You Take?

Read about the 2024 California State Parks Week events and features.