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California State Parks Week
From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. This year’s tagline is “This is where you live.”
Events
Where Two Rivers Meet Guided Walk – 5/23/25 9:00 AM
Join us for a guided walk to the confluence at 9am. This walk will take you about 3.66 mi out and back through the floodplain forest, native use garden and back to basecamp. Come and learn why this restored ecosystem is so special! Meet at the Welcome Center at 9am.…
Blooms, Butterflies, and Native Roots – 5/23/25 9:30- 12:30
Join us for a new guided walk at Ishxenta State Park! This incredible park is home to diverse wildlife and seasonal wildflowers, as well as an ancestral village area of the Rumsen people, whose deep connection with the land continues to this day. Along the scenic San Jose Creek Trail,…
LA Freewaves – Justice + Art Jam – 5/24/25 1pm-4pm
A timely gathering of the community in a meaningful expression of resilience,solidarity, and transformation. 25 artists, advocates and social justice organizations will create + showcase artworks, social services, + interactive experiences. The event will combine practical support such as an expungement clinic, discussions + workshops with creative expressions like storytelling,performance…
Wildflowers Plus Birds! – 5/24/25 9:00 AM
Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on a hike that explores the abounding spring wildflowers in Mount Tamalpais State Park. This hike will take in not only later season blooms of the coastal scrub, but the variety of birds found in the Santos Meadow area.
Film by the Campfire: GIANTS RISING – The Secrets & Superpowers of Redwoods – 5/24/25 6:30 PM
At Samuel P. Taylor State Park, GIANTS RISING reveals the secrets, superpowers and saga of the redwoods—the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. Living links to the past, redwoods also hold powers that may play a role in our future, including their ability to withstand fire…
Guided Hike at Mt. San Jacinto – 5/25/25 11:00AM and 1:30PM
Join friendly State Park staff in Long Valley for a leisurely, family-friendly walk around Long Valley Meadow and explore park history, ecology, and the critters that call the park home.
Memorial Day Train Ride – 5/26/25 Various Trains
Join us at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park for a scenic excursion train ride on Memorial Day.
Join us June 11–15, 2025 for State Parks Week Events
Discover fun events for State Parks Week!
Free Horseback Rides at Folsom Lake SRA – 6/11/2025 9am-6pm
This event will provide free horseback riding tours for those new to this activity or who do not have access to the equipment needed to experience horseback riding. The event will include horseback rides and an interpretive tour of the Mississippi Bar area of Lake Natoma, provided by Folsom Lake…