Bring Your Class to a Park

With 280 State Parks across California, state parks offer a diverse array of in-person field trip opportunities for your students

Use the map below to get connected with a park!

Free Fourth Grade Pass

Fourth Grade Teachers! Encourage your students and their families to sign up for the Free Fourth Grade Pass, which grants fourth grade students attending public schools and their families free entry to 54 amazing state parks throughout the state!

Virtual Field Trips

Book FREE, live, interactive virtual field trips for your classroom through the PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students®) Program.

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Bring Your Class to a Park

With 280 State Parks across California, state parks offer a diverse array of in-person field trip opportunities for your students

CultureEducatorsFamiliesJunior RangersK-12 Field TripsLiving historyMuseum ToursNaturePORTSSummer Learning ProgramTeensVolunteerWilliam B. Ide Adobe State Historic ParkYouthYouth & Families

California History and Nature on the Homestead

A small park that memorializes important California figure William Brown Ide and his contribution to the state’s history!

California State Capitol MuseumCalifornia State Railroad MuseumEducatorsK-12 Field TripsMuseum ToursLinkState Indian Museum State Historic ParkSutter's Fort State Historic ParkYouth & Families

Capital District School and Group Tour Reservations

Learn about and make a reservation for a school or group tour at the Sate Capitol

EducatorsHearst San Simeon State ParkK-12 Field TripsMorro Bay State ParkOceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation AreaPismo State Beach

Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

School programs and tours are offered free of charge and are led by our highly trained, knowledgeable, and fun State Park Interpreters and volunteers.

Baldwin Hills Scenic OverlookEducatorsK-12 Field Trips

Field Trips at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Students will explore Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook from 420 feet above sea level, experiencing breathtaking views of the Los Angeles skyline, surrounding mountains, and the...

EducatorsK-12 Field TripsLos Encinos State Historic Park

Field Trips at Los Encinos State Historic Park

Los Encinos State Historic Park offers students an opportunity to explore the often-overlooked histories that shaped California before and between colonization and statehood. The park’s...

AllBaldwin Hills Scenic OverlookEducatorsK-12 Field TripsLeo Carrillo State ParkLos Encinos State Historic ParkMalibu Creek State ParkPio Pico State Historic Park

Field Trips to Angeles District State Parks!

The Angeles District offers a variety of field trip sites featuring diverse learning experiences such as tide pooling on the Malibu coast, exploring the unique...

EducatorsK-12 Field TripsResources for Orgs

Route to Parks – Parks California

The Route to Parks grants program supports local organizations in overcoming transportation challenges, ensuring that historically marginalized communities can visit and enjoy California State Parks.

Año Nuevo State ParkCastle Rock State ParkEducatorsHalf Moon Bay State BeachHenry Cowell Redwoods State ParkK-12 Field TripsNatural Bridges State BeachPigeon Point Light Station State Historic ParkLinkRancho San Andrés Castro Adobe Park PropertySanta Cruz Mission State Historic ParkSeacliff State BeachWilder Ranch State ParkYouth & Families

Santa Cruz District Field Trips

Learn about field trips to Santa Cruz District State Parks

EducatorsK-12 Field TripsRailtown 1897 State Historic Park

School Field Trips to Railtown 1897 SHP

The school field trip program at Railtown is targeted for fourth grade classes and is free to participating schools. Dates are available in April, May...

EducatorsK-12 Field TripsMount Tamalpais State ParkPORTS

School Groups at Mount Tamalpais State Park

With its variety of natural habitats and interesting geology, Mount Tamalpais State Park is a fantastic location to bring your science curriculum to life or...