Why become a member of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks?
Your membership is one of the best ways to support Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks taking the lead in Santa Cruz County to ensure that our state parks are safeguarded for future generations.
At Friends, we’re incredibly thankful for the strong support shown by our donors. That support enables us to continue to work tirelessly to preserve our precious state park lands, protect our visitor-serving economy and provide essential funds in support of dynamic programs which inspire and build connections between people and nature.
We need our state parks and we need YOU.
Your investment today makes possible the environmental protection and education that ensures a better future for our local state parks.
Help sustain the legacy of our state parks and beaches for future generations by joining Friends’ Legacy Circle.
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It’s members like you who make the difference!
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All Friends Members receive these benefits:
- 15% discount in all five ParkStores
- 15% discount from local business partners.
- A subscription to Park Views, our award winning newsletter.
- An invitation to members-only events.
- A one-day, day-use parking pass good at any of our local State Parks.



