California State Parks Week

The public is invited to celebrate the 2nd Annual CAMTB Month and California State Parks Week by visiting and riding a bike in a favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) California state park. California State Parks Week takes place June 11-15, and is presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California and California State Parks Foundation.

Through special community events and in-person and virtual programming, this week-long event celebrates California’s 280 state parks and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places. A complete list of the week’s events and how to participate, including bike rides, are available at CAStateParksWeek.org.

California’s 280 state park units preserve and protect the state’s natural and cultural history. In recent years, it has become abundantly clear that public lands play a critical role in making our communities stronger, happier, and healthier. Our shared parks are places where we can connect with nature and find inspiration and joy. California State Parks Week is a fun way to celebrate the wonder and sense of community that the outdoors provide to Californians and visitors from all over the world.

Why California State Parks Week? 

Stewardship. It takes all of us to care for California’s spectacular public lands. With some of our most iconic landscapes protected and stewarded in our state parks, we all have an opportunity to ensure the natural places we are part of stay healthy and resilient for future generations.

Inclusion and Access. Our shared parks are for all, and we welcome the diverse ways in which folks connect with and enjoy nature—from barbecuing with family to forest bathing with a friend to mountain biking solo. California State Parks and our partners are committed to creating and supporting inspiring, memorable, and accessible experiences that bring joy to our full community.

Health and Well-Being. It’s no secret that access to nature is one of the keys to thriving people and communities. Everyone is entitled to the positive, life-affirming impacts parks have to offer to us all. California’s state parks are special places where folks can tap into a deep sense of well-being.

Partnerships. Our partnerships with dozens of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community members give us life! From concessions to recreational experiences to education, all the wonderful experiences available at California’s state parks are made possible through our amazing relationships—and they are worth celebrating.