Department of Parks and Recreation

Administration of the Department of Boating and Waterways

June 23, 2025 2:43 amJune 23, 2025 2:44 am

In California’s Harbors and Navigation Code, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 1, it deals with the administration of the Department of Boating and Waterways. Section 50 provides that the Department of Harbors and Watercraft and its successor, the Department of...

Bill To Require State Parks Meet Local Open Fire Laws Moved to Senate Committee

February 25, 2022 2:18 amFebruary 24, 2022 9:18 pm

A bipartisan bill to require state parks under the Department of Parks and Recreation to meet local fire laws was moved to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee on Wednesday, only 9 days after being introduced. Senate Bill 1012,...

California’s Two Parks and Recreation Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 8, 2020 6:40 amSeptember 8, 2020 6:45 am

California has two parks and recreation-related entities: the California State Park and Recreation Commission and Department of Parks and Recreation. What’s the difference? California State Parks and Recreation Commission Public Resources Code Division 1, Chapter 1, Article 2 was added...