CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Statewide Park Development
and
Community Revitalization Program
PROGRAM GOAL
The Statewide Park Program’s (SPP) goal is to create NEW PARKS and NEW RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES in CRITICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES across California.
Funding Type
DEVELOPMENT, and ACQUISITION &
DEVELOPMENT combined.
Types of Projects
1. Create a NEW PARK
2. EXPAND an EXISTING PARK
3. Renovate an EXISTING PARK
Eligible Applicants
1. Cities, counties, DISTRICTS,
2. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status,
and
3. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITIES
(one member must be either an
eligible city, county or DISTRICT)
Application Deadline
December 17, 2026
Amount Available
$188.5 million approximately
Maximum Grant Request
$8.5 million
Minimum Grant Request
$200,000
Eligible RECREATION FEATURE Examples:
Aquatic center, amphitheater, athletic fields and courts, sensory play area, community gardens, dog park, outdoor fitness areas, equestrian and golf courses, rock climbing wall, picnic areas, playgrounds, skate parks, farmers market, public art, etc.
Additional eligible RECREATION FEATURE examples are available in the SPP Application Guide: www.parks.ca.gov/spp.
Words and terms appearing in SMALL CAPS are defined in the SPP Application Guide.
PROGRAM WEBSITE
www.parks.ca.gov/spp
Office of Grants and Local Services * Email: [email protected] * Main Phone Line: (916) 653-7423 * www.parks.ca.gov/ogals