CALIFORNIA – California State Parks and partners will celebrate the fourth annual California State Parks Week with special events at state parks throughout California beginning Wednesday, June 11 through Sunday, June 15.

This celebration will feature special programs and activities highlighting the diversity of the nation’s largest state park system.

According to the site, California State Parks Week advances the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

More than 35 events are planned for Southern California. 

Note that registration is required for these free events and day-use fees may apply at some parks. Events are listed below by local county/region.

Inland Empire/Deserts/Riverside

Wednesday, June 11
11 a.m.: Explore New Experiences at Inland Empire State Parks (Virtual)

Thursday, June 12
10 a.m.: The Hydrosphere Around Us at Chino Hills SP (Virtual)

Friday, June 13
11 a.m.: Immersive Experience for the Disconnected at Mount San Jacinto
7:30 p.m.: Night Sky Exploration at Salton Sea SRA

Saturday, June 14
10 a.m.: Honoring Indigenous Heritage at Lake Perris SRA
11 a.m.: Partners that Grow California Citrus at California Citrus SHP
8 p.m.: Explore Nocturnal Life after Dark at Anza-Borrego Desert SP

Sunday, June 15
10 a.m.: Trail to Wellness at Chino Hills SP

Los Angeles County

Thursday, June 12
10 a.m.: Coastal Cleanup at Point Dume SB

Friday, June 13
10 a.m.: PORTScast: Yoga on the Coast at Point Dume SB

Saturday, June 14
8:30 a.m.: Intro to Trail Maintenance at Topanga SP
9 a.m.: Morning Mindfulness Hike at Santa Susana Pass SHP
Noon: The People’s Festival at Los Angeles SHP
5 p.m.: Evening Mindfulness Hike at Santa Susana Pass SHP
7 p.m.: Campfire Program at Wildlife Learning Center at Malibu Creek SP

Orange County

Wednesday, June 11
7 p.m.: Sunset Bluff Walk at Crystal Cove SP
7:30 p.m.: Full Moon Stroll at Bolsa Chica SB
8 p.m.: Family Full Moon Hike at San Onofre SB

Thursday, June 12
11 a.m.: Interpretive Indigenous Presentation at Doheny SB
5 p.m.: Bark Rangers at Bolsa Chica SB
6:30 p.m.: Nourishing Yoga at The Historic Cottage at San Clemente SB
9 p.m.: Grunion Run at Crystal Cove SP

Friday, June 13
1:30 p.m.: Citizen Science Water Quality Testing at Bolsa Chica SB
10 p.m.: Grunion Run at Bolsa Chica SB

Saturday, June 14
9 a.m.: Planting for Pollinators at San Clemente SB
10 a.m.: Beach Cleanup at Huntington SB
10 a.m.: Tribal Traditions Event at Crystal Cove SP

Sunday, June 15
8 a.m.: Beach Cleanup at Crystal Cove SP
9 a.m.: Stewardship Saturday at San Clemente SB

San Diego County

Wednesday, June 11
9 a.m.: Explorations in Field Biology at South Cardiff SB
4:30 p.m.: Mindful Walk with Nature-inspired Yoga at Torrey Pines SNR

Thursday, June 12
10 a.m.: Mindful Walk with Nature-inspired Yoga at Torrey Pines SNR

Friday, June 13
10 a.m.: Mindful Walks at Torrey Pines SNR
Noon: Art and Nature Journaling Show at Palomar Mountain SP

Saturday, June 14
10 a.m.: Guided Trail Walk at Tijuana River Estuary Natural Preserve
11 a.m.: Pastimes of Old Town at Old Town San Diego SHP
5 p.m.: Wildflowers and Wild Weather at Cuyamaca Rancho SP

For a full list of events statewide and participation details, visit CAStateParksWeek.org.