California State Parks Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
California State Parks is a government administration agency that manages the California state park system and related recreational programs, including divisions such as Boating and Waterways, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, and the Office of Historic Preservation. The agency operates statewide, encompassing 280 state park units and extensive natural and cultural resources, including over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, and 4,500 miles of trails, serving more than 67 million visitors each year. It is headquartered in Sacramento at 715 p Street and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) administers grant programs that have funded the creation or improvement of more than 7,400 local parks since 1964 and, since 2000, about $3 billion in grant funding across California. The organization notes a recruitment initiative described as 'Live the Parks Life,' seeking diverse, qualified, and talented individuals to work in fields such as interpretation and education, recreation, law enforcement, natural and cultural resources, administration, operations, and facility maintenance.