Hurray!

We are thrilled and relieved that we’ve reached an agreement to keep Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park open. Thanks to a high level of collaboration between State Parks and Friends, and thanks to our passionate local community, we have the opportunity to keep the park open for the next three years. But it’s going to take a strong commitment to fundraising. In the months ahead we will continue to turn to the community for help.
 
As pleased as we are that Friends was able to step to the plate to keep the park open, this new agreement should be viewed as a temporary, rather than permanent, solution to the state’s funding crisis for parks.
 
If you’d like to help us keep the park open, please click here. Your contribution will directly support our work to keep parks open, preserve natural habitat and provide services to ensure memorable experiences for visitors.
 
And please check out our short video in which visitors, staff and volunteers were asked, “What do you love about this park?” The answers are inspiring!

With sincere gratitude,
Bonny Hawley, Executive Director

What do YOU love about our parks and beaches?