California State Parks Foundation 
California State Parks Foundation, an independent, member-supported nonprofit with over 50 years of history, is dedicated to protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all. We work in parks and in Sacramento with partners, park staff, and policymakers to address the challenges parks face. To make real and lasting change we are working to build a movement of people who enjoy and advocate for their parks now, and for future generations. Learn more at www.calparks.org.

Crystal Cove Conservancy
Crystal Cove Conservancy is the nonprofit public benefit organization partnered with Crystal Cove State Park. Together with our State Park partners, our mission is to restore the park, educate our future environmental leaders, and protect Crystal Cove, and places like it, for generations to come. More information available at crystalcove.org.

California State Railroad Museum Foundation
The California State Railroad Museum Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting California’s railroad heritage through education, historical preservation, and public engagement. As the official nonprofit partner to California State Parks, the Foundation supports both the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, helping to bring California’s rail history to life through hands-on learning and authentic rail experiences.

Central to the Foundation’s mission is the support of educational programs that connect visitors of all ages to California’s railroad legacy. By securing private funding and fostering public support, the Foundation enables innovative exhibitions, engaging events like The Polar Express™ Train Ride, and unique programs such as the LMIT Rail in Action initiative. These educational efforts inspire a new generation’s appreciation for the history, technology, and cultural impact of railroads on California’s growth.

Through its partnership with State Parks, the Foundation co-manages the interpretive railroads at both sites, working to enhance visitor experiences, expand educational offerings, and ensure the continued preservation of historic rail assets. The Foundation is dedicated to making the museum a world-class destination that keeps California’s rail history accessible and relevant.

Parks California
Parks California was launched in 2019 as a new model of public, private, and non-profit partnership. As the official statutory non-profit partner to California State Parks, working statewide, it’s uniquely positioned to innovate and work hand-in-hand with communities and experts to bring resources together, ensuring that everyone can experience healthy and thriving parks for generations to come.

This year, Parks California celebrates 5 years of partnering with over 100 non-profits and tribal groups to help more than 28,000 people experience one of California’s 280 state parks – many for the first time ever – so that they can start a lifelong love of nature.

Potrero Group
Potrero Group is a leadership consulting firm providing strategic planning, executive search, board search, and facilitation to mission-driven organizations and leaders. We invigorate organizations with new perspectives and strategies, ensuring our clients stay effective, relevant, and resilient over time. From national nonprofits like the National Park Foundation, NatureBridge, and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to regional land trusts, urban parks, public gardens, clean energy providers, and sustainable food networks, Potrero Group works with 40–50 organizations and their boards annually to help build stronger, more effective leadership.

While Potrero Group serves leaders across sectors who are shaping a better future, our primary focus is serving public lands partner organizations. We know what makes opportunities in parks exciting and compelling, and we are realistic about the challenges and the kind of leadership required to support effective public-private partnerships and achieve lasting, grounded impact. For more information, visit PotreroGroup.com.

Friends of California Citrus Park Friends
The Friends of California Citrus Park is a non-profit established in 1994 to support the California Citrus State Historic Park. The Friends promote, enrich and enhance the park through membership, donations, and fundraising activities.  The Friends also oversee the rental of facilities within the park for private events, operate the gift shop within the Visitor Center & Museum and maintaining the citrus groves throughout the park.


Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association
Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit association which supports interpretative and education programs at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. AMIA trains volunteers, raises and manages funds, and financially assists State Parks programs at the park. AMIA is pleased to support CALPA, whose programs have greatly benefited AMIA over the years.

Fiesta de Reyes
Fiesta de Reyes is the anchor concession in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and is comprised of three full-service restaurants, a historic boutique hotel and 19 independently operated retail shops. 

Fiesta de Reyes’ mission is to provide a wholesome family friendly entertainment environment that supports and furthers the mission of the state park to educate visitors about the history and culture that makes San Diego what it is today.  Through food offerings, entertainment, events and shopping, Fiesta de Reyes ties the present to the rich past of San Diego in a way that appeals to all ages and backgrounds creating an experience that visitors will remember for a lifetime. 

Big Sur Natural History Association
The Big Sur Natural History Association supports interpretation of the natural and cultural history in Big Sur area parks. Through interpretive displays, programs, nature centers, and publications, BSNHA enhances visitor understanding and fosters stewardship of our public lands.  We are proud to support the work of the 2024 CALPA Conference.

California Parks Hospitality Association (CPHA)
Formed in 1992, the CPHA represents companies and individuals who provide hospitality services under contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Contract service providers commonly referred to as “concessionaires”, have been an integral part of California State Park System beginning with Big Basin State Park in 1913. Concessionaires provide a wide range of hospitality services aimed at helping visitors to enjoy their park experience. Today there are over 200 concession operations with the 280 California State Parks. In addition to services to visitors, these operations pay the State more than 20 million dollars in rent and maintenance fees each year.

CPHA directly serves its members and indirectly all concession operators within California State Parks. CPHA provides an important communication link between concessionaires and the leadership of the Department of Parks and Recreation. CPHA provides training, information, and other services which help CPHA members to provide quality visitor services within the parks.