About us: SAVE OUR STATE PARKS

California’s network of state parks is slated to take a massive hit in the Governor’s proposed budget, forcing the closure of 48 parks.  The California State Parks Foundation asked us to join with them and hundreds of others opposed to the Governor's proposed closure of our beloved state parks. Though Chino Hills State Park is not on the list for closure several other parks in our district (San Jacinto and Citrus State Historic Park) are on the list.  We strongly feel closing our State Parks to save a few bucks is not the way go and so our board unanimously agreed to support the effort to keep our State Parks open.  For more information visit: www.SaveStateParks.org.

Background
On January 10, the Governor released the state’s fiscal year 08-09 budget. Chief among his solutions for addressing the state’s budget problems is a draconian proposal to shut down 48 state parks and reduce lifeguard staffing at 16 state beaches in Santa Cruz, Orange and San Diego Counties. The 48 parks proposed for closure span the state and include 17 state parks, 17 state historic parks and museums, 3 state beaches, 9 state recreation areas and 2 state reserves. This action would have the affect of shutting down 17 percent of the state park system and leaving California beachgoers on their own during popular summer seasons. And for all of that pain, the state gains very minimal revenue savings - about $9 million - since state parks are so woefully underfunded already.

Take Action Now!
You can take action by letting your legislator know what you think.  Write a letter by going to the Save State Parks Letter Campaign.
 
Here is a list of the State Parks slated for closure: