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Find parks and recreation facilities in California

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In California, 55 county departments, 3 city governments and 3 special districts publish 67 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (71), payment methods (2) and documents (1). 33 counties have a page for it below.

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Alameda2 guides
Alpine1 guide
County government · Alpine

Turtle Rock Park

Alpine park information; named facilities and operators only

Official facility information (opens in a new tab)
Turtle Rock Park published conditions

Turtle Rock Park Community Center located in the beautiful Toiyabe Wilderness is available for rent to the public for meetings, events, or activities. The center consists of one large room with a maximum capacity of 150 seated and 300 standing occupants.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Turtle Rock Park published conditions

The use of parking lots, a commercial kitchen, tables, chairs, and a coffee urn are included with the rental. There is an outdoor deck area with picnic tables. Also included in the use of the facility is a barbecue area with two drop down grills.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

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Amador1 guide
Butte1 guide
Special district · Butte

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD)

Independent recreation district serving the greater Chico area in Butte County. This is an actual district provider, not a Butte County parks department or a claim of countywide park service.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Independent CARD district; a partial Butte County provider, not a county park system

The boundaries of CARD encompass an area of approximately 225 square miles

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

CARD parks and recreation facilities (opens in a new tab)
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Calaveras1 guide
Colusa1 guide
Contra Costa1 guide
County government · Contra Costa

Contra Costa County parks information

Contra Costa park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
County-maintained parks: large gatherings/sports league permits

If you're interested in hosting large gatherings or sports league events, email SpecD@pw.cccounty.us to request the Park Use Permit form.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

County-maintained park use policy

The Use of County Park Policy outlines rules and regulations to ensure visitor safety and preserve county parks. Email SpecD@pw.cccounty.us to request the policy.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

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Del Norte1 guide
County government · Del Norte

Del Norte County parks information

Del Norte park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

Florence Keller Park is located three miles north of Crescent City on Hwy 101. Signs located on the Hwy will direct you to Elk Valley Crossroad and then to the park. The park has 50 campsites all set in the midst of the Redwoods. Florence Keller park accommodates tent camping and vehicles up to 32 feet. The park offers seven easy-walking trails, one of which is wheelchair accessible. One large picnic area with horseshoe pits, volleyball court, tetherball, playground, and swings is available to rent. Pets are welcome as long as they’re on leashes.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

County campsites; does not prohibit separately reserving picnic areas

Campsites are on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations at this time

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El Dorado1 guide
Fresno1 guide
County government · Fresno

Fresno County parks information

Fresno park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

Effective Thursday, December 18, 2025 campground fees and vehicle entry fees to all parks will be free for veterans and active-duty military personnel with proof of veteran or active-duty status and valid identification. If there are any questions, please contact parks at 559-600-3004 or parks@fresnocountyca.gov.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Recurring park schedule, named seasonal closures and Lost Lake check-in restriction

Summer Hours: April 1st - September 30th from 7 AM to 10 PM Winter Hours: October 1st - March 31st from 7 AM to 7 PM (Note: Campers must check in prior to 7:00 PM closure at Lost Lake Recreation Area) Seasonal Closures: Laton-Kingston Park and Skaggs Bridge Park are closed from October 1st until the day before Easter.

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Glenn1 guide
Humboldt1 guide
Imperial1 guide
County government · Imperial

Imperial County Public Works — parks and recreation

County parks and reservation inquiries. County-maintained park grounds, community-operated events and museum operations are distinguished. Posted splash-pad season dates do not imply current opening.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Sunbeam Lake splash pad — printed 2026 season ended September6, not current opening

Splash pad will be open from May 23, 2026 - September 6, 2026. Days of operation are Friday-Sunday from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Pioneers Park and Museum: county grounds maintenance differs from museum/event operator

Special events and activities are managed by the Imperial County Historical Society. The park grounds, non-museum, is maintained by the County of Imperial.

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Inyo1 guide
County government · Inyo

Inyo County parks information

Inyo park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

Reservations for all Inyo County campgrounds can be made at ReserveAmerica.com.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

For questions or alternative site availability, please contact the campground office.

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Kern1 guide
Kings1 guide
County government · Kings

Kings County parks information

Kings park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

Reservations/payments can be made in person Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

NOTE: Reservations must be made a week in advance, no later than 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, this includes making changes to any reservations that have already been booked. Cancellations/refunds are allowed up to two weeks prior to your event with a $5.00 fee.

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Lake1 guide
Lassen1 guide
Los Angeles1 guide
Madera1 guide
County government · Madera

Madera County — Courthouse Park information

Information for the specifically named Courthouse Park in Madera; county grounds-maintenance responsibilities are separately cited. This does not describe City of Madera parks or a complete county park system.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
County grounds-maintenance responsibility for named Courthouse Park; no visitor schedule or reservation channel inferred

Following is a list of some of the areas we are responsible for: Bass Lake Government Center Oakhurst Health Center Courthouse Park

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Marin1 guide
Mariposa1 guide
Mendocino1 guide
County government · Mendocino

Mendocino County parks information

Mendocino park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

Parks Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

County Group Picnic Area reservation handling; specific facility availability must be checked

Facilities staff handle reservations for: Low Gap, Mill Creek, Bower and Redwood Valley Lions Club parks.

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Merced1 guide
Modoc1 guide
Mono1 guide
County government · Mono

Mono County Public Works — parks and recreation sites

Named Mono County recreation sites, including facilities operated under leases. Park establishment dates, historical listings and the Town of Mammoth Lakes' Whitmore operation are not statements of current county operation or availability at every listed site.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Lundy Canyon Campground — seasonal, first come first served (opens in a new tab)
Printed recurring seasonal pattern; no current opening or closure guaranteed

The campgrounds are always closed during winter months, and generally operate from mid-April through mid-November depending upon snow conditions.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Check current official status; the source's2026 OPEN teaser is not a live condition guarantee

Opening and closing of the campground is dependent on storms that may affect road closures.

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Monterey1 guide
Napa1 guide
Special district · Napa

Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District — parks

Independent public district with countywide jurisdiction; its own parks and trails are distinct from city and state-owned properties it manages or lists. This is not a Napa County department or a directory of every Napa park.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Independent district's management does not change state/other ownership

The District also manages and provides recreational access to another 9,000 acres of open space owned by other agencies, including three State Parks within Napa County.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Moore Creek Park — district visitor information (opens in a new tab)
Moore Creek Park — recurring published hours, subject to current closures

Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Moore Creek Park amenities

There is no potable water available at the park.

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Nevada1 guide
County government · Nevada

Nevada County — parks and recreation provider referrals

County-published directory of independent park districts, city providers and other land managers. Listed providers keep their own ownership, boundaries, fees and reservation rules; this is not a county-operated park system.

Official named park/provider referrals (opens in a new tab)
County directory referrals; no county ownership or merged provider inferred

Connect with local park districts, recreation provider, stewardship groups, and outdoor organizations.

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Orange1 guide
Placer1 guide
County government · Placer

Placer County Parks — reservations and visitor information

County Parks, Trails & Open Space reservation information and separately scoped Hidden Falls visitor instructions. Mears Place and the announced future Big Hill Preserve entrance have different rules.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Hidden Falls Regional Park — Mears Place visitor rules (opens in a new tab)
Hidden Falls existing Mears Place entrance, not Big Hill Preserve

Parking reservations are required at 7587 Mears Place on weekends, certain holidays, and other designated high-use days.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Hidden Falls parking eligibility; no vehicle-capacity guarantee

A parking reservation is only required if you are bringing a vehicle into the park. Visitors arriving on foot, by bicycle or on horseback do not need a parking reservation.

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Plumas1 guide
County government · Plumas

Plumas County — Taylorsville Campground information

County-published information for this named seasonal campground. The printed regular season is April15–October15, weather dependent; current opening is not established. Camping is first come, first served, while picnic-area reservations are separate.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
Taylorsville printed recurring season; October26 is beyond the ordinary closing date, no current opening claim

April 15 – October 15 (weather dependent)

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Taylorsville camping; separate picnic-area reservations exist

Reservations not accepted for camping – First come, first served.

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Riverside1 guide
Sacramento1 guide
San Benito1 guide
County government · San Benito

San Benito County parks information

San Benito park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Historical Park shelter rentals only; closed San Justo is excluded

No refund of $50 rental fee due to rain or cancellation of reservation.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Historical Park group shelters only

Park closes at sunset. Permittee shall ensure that activities cease and everyone leaves the park.

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San Bernardino1 guide
San Diego1 guide
San Francisco1 guide
San Joaquin1 guide
San Luis Obispo1 guide
San Mateo1 guide
Santa Barbara1 guide
Santa Clara1 guide
Santa Cruz1 guide
Shasta2 guides
County government · Shasta

Shasta County Public Works — named parks information

Shasta County Public Works information for specifically named county-managed parks and access facilities. Redding municipal parks remain a separate provider; other Shasta, federal and state parks are not inferred.

Official park and facility information (opens in a new tab)
French Gulch Park — county day-use information (opens in a new tab)
French Gulch Park day use only

Dogs are welcome; just remember to bring their leash.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Hat Creek Park — county day-use information (opens in a new tab)
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Sierra1 guide
Siskiyou1 guide
County government · Siskiyou

Siskiyou County — recreation and park district referrals

County's formal special-district directory lists Dunsmuir, Mt. Shasta and Weed recreation/park districts. Their separate districts and boundaries are preserved. Legacy HTTP target sites have not been verified and are not promoted as current booking portals.

Official named park/provider referrals (opens in a new tab)
Siskiyou County directory, not county operation of all listed parks

Most special districts maintain their own websites. These special districts are listed under Web Links below.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Named independent provider listed by the county; legacy HTTP target and booking availability not verified

Dunsmuir Recreation & Parks District

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Solano2 guides
County government · Solano

Solano County parks information

Solano park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Solano County park grounds and day-use areas

Smoking or use of e-cigarettes is not permitted inside or on the grounds of any Solano County park.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Solano County park grounds and day-use areas

Pets are not allowed in the day use areas, but are allowed in the campground for registered campers.

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Sonoma1 guide
Stanislaus1 guide
County government · Stanislaus

Stanislaus County parks information

Stanislaus park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published regional camping reservation horizon; does not revive ended Woodward operation

secure your spot up to six months in advance!

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Modesto Reservoir visitor restriction

No Pets Or Gas Cans Allowed

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Sutter1 guide
Tehama1 guide
County government · Tehama

Tehama County parks information

Tehama park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

On February 27, 2024, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors approved a new fee schedule for all Tehama County Parks, effective April 1, 2024. The new fee schedule is viewable here. Any reservations not confirmed and paid for prior to April 1, 2024, will be charged in accordance with the new rates and structured time slots for availability.

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Trinity1 guide
Tulare1 guide
Tuolumne1 guide
Ventura1 guide
Yolo1 guide
Yuba1 guide
County government · Yuba

Yuba County parks information

Yuba park information; named facilities and operators only

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)
Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

Yuba County will honor valid Distinguished Veteran Pass-holders to one individual campsite at Sycamore Ranch for up to five consecutive days, in a three month period, at no charge.

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Published facility or reservation conditions; check current season and operator

It is California State Parks that issues the pass that Yuba County will honor. The Distinguished Veteran Pass must be shown to staff and determined validity and that it matches the identity of the person that the reservation is for.

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