CA State Parks of Santa Cruz

We're working to keep the public up to date on ongoing our efforts at Parks all across Santa Cruz County to mitigate the impacts of recent storms. Be sure to like and subscribe to our youtube channel at youtube.com/@santacruzcastat… for information on our work and how you can help!

When land is transformed for farming, the natural hydrology (movement of water above and below ground) is changed. Visit the link below to learn more about how the Green Oaks Restoration Project is restoring the site’s natural hydrology. sites.google.com/.../greenoa…

#HappyHalloween from all of us at #CAstateparks! Stay safe and have fun out there!

The Green Oaks Restoration Project is underway at Año Nuevo State Park! Visit the link to watch the full video! sites.google.com/ports-ca.us…

📢ATTENTION TEACHERS: 2022-2023 field trip registration opens on August 29 for Santa Cruz & San Mateo Counties! In-person & virtual trips available. We are using a new online registration system to make signing up easy and quick!🙌 Visit parks.ca.gov/santacruzfieldt… to sign up on 8/29

We're currently hiring for multiple positions in the field of interpretation and education. Are you a #teacher, #educator, or #adventurer? If you enjoy working outdoors and sharing your love of parks with the public, this could the job for you. Apply now! linktr.ee/santacruzcastatepa…

Have you been #BackToBigBasin yet? The park has partially reopened to the public! Visit youtu.be/PyueI0leXDc for a quick look at the forest’s inspiring recovery with District Superintendent Chris Spohrer, reserve your day-use parking for big basin at thatsmypark.org/parks-and-be…

On August 16th, 2020, wildfires broke out in #SanMateo and #SantaCruz county due to a thunderstorm causing thousands of lightning bolts. On August 18th, the winds changed and started to move toward Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Learn more youtube.com/watch?v=P-aamcsB… #BacktoBigBasin

There's still time to apply! Come join our team as an interpreter II for the Santa Cruz District and help to make visitor experiences to our parks more deep and meaningful. Click here to apply today! calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPubli…

We're #Hiring! We're #hiring! This Interpreter II position coordinates interpretive operations from Wilder Ranch to Half Moon Bay. Learn more at calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPubli…