July 2026
State Park and Recreation Commission Tour and Meeting
The State Park and Recreation Commission will host a commission tour on Wednesday, July 1, at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, beginning at 10 a.m. For the complete details, including how to register for the tour, please visit the State Park and Recreation Commission Meetings webpage.
The State Park and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9 a.m., in Scotts Valley at the Four Points Sheraton, 5030 Scotts Valley Drive. The meeting will include a hearing for consideration of the following department recommendations related to Big Basin Redwoods State Park: approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment and certification of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR). In addition to the in-person meeting, the virtual hearing will be hosted on the video conferencing service Zoom. Members of the public may comment on specific agenda items through Zoom, by phone and in person. Please see the State Park and Recreation Commission Meetings webpage for details prior to the meeting.
California State Parks Concession Opportunity – June 15, 2026 - RFP Opening Advertisement for Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting proposals for a 10-year concession contract for the operation of food service and beach equipment rentals at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA). Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on September 16, 2026, at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 715 P Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
A mandatory Facility Tour will be held at the Beals Point Concession Facility, Folsom Lake SRA on July 14th, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., immediately followed by a mandatory pre-proposal meeting at the Granite Bay Activity Center. Enter through the State Park kiosk at 8000 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, 95746. Directions to the Activity Center will be provided by kiosk staff. For more information or ADA accommodations, please contact Concession Project Manager, Frances De Guzman at frances.deguzman@parks.ca.gov. Please allow at least five business days before the meeting to ensure availability of the requested accommodation..
California State Parks Concession Opportunity – April 27, 2026 - RFP Opening Advertisement for Sonoma State Historic Park Historic-style Event Space and Lodging
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting proposals for a 50-year concession contract for the operation and development of historic-style event space and lodging services at Sonoma State Historic Park. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on September 15, 2026 at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 715 P Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. A required tour and pre-proposal meeting will be held on May 18th, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. at the Presidio of Sonoma (Sonoma Barracks), 36 East Spain St., Sonoma CA 95476. If you plan on attending the meeting and tour, please RSVP at this link. For more information or ADA accommodations, please contact Concession Program Manager, Sasha Tokas at sasha.tokas@parks.ca.gov. Please allow at least five business days before the meeting to ensure availability of the requested accommodation.
California State Parks Concession Opportunity – March 6, 2026 - RFP Opening Advertisement for Old Town San Diego Historic-style Specialty Retail Concession Opportunity
California State Parks Concession Opportunity – The California Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting proposals for a 10-year concession contract for the operation of the historic-style specialty retail at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (OTSDSHP). Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on June 5, 2026, at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 715 P Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. A pre-proposal meeting and tour will be held on March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Colorado House, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2733 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110. For more information or how to obtain proposal forms, please contact Megan Boisvert, Concessions Specialist at Megan.Boisvert@parks.ca.gov
Cal-Span Commission Recordings:
- California Boating and Waterways Commission
- California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission
- California State Historical Resources Commission
- California State Park and Recreation Commission
CEQA
CEQA - the California Environmental Quality Act, is a statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.
Additional CEQA Listings:
- Central California Parks - CEQA Notices Listing
- Northern California Parks - CEQA Notices Listing
- Southern California Parks - CEQA Notices Listing
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