In the face of a public outcry over the possible closing of many of California’s 278 State Parks, the Governor has announced his alternative plan for funding our State Park system. As announced last month, all parks will remain open, but more than $14 million will be cut from the budget through various means. Services to many parks will be scaled back, including hours of operation, maintenance, staff, and educational opportunities.
After the jump, I will provide a summary of all cuts to Sacramento area parks. If you are planning on visiting any State Park, make sure you research the location to insure that your visit is not adversely affected. And, please, remember that we all own these parks. With reduced services, it is more imperative than ever that we all be good scouts and clean up our own messes, pack out what we bring in and leave no trace of our visit behind.
California State Capitol Museum – Cut School Programs
Governor’s Mansion – Reduced Days, Close Some Restrooms
Leland Stanford Mansion – Reduced Days, Close Some Restrooms
Railtown 1897 – Reduced Days, Close Some Restrooms
State Indian Museum – Cut School Programs, Reduced Days, Close Some Restrooms
Sutter’s Fort – Reduced Days, Close Some Restrooms
Brannan Island – Reduced Days, Reduced Hours, Reduced Season, Campground Closure, Some Day Use Closure, Close Some Restrooms, Reduced Cleaning, Reduced Trash Service
Delta Meadows – Reduced Days, Reduced Hours, Reduced Season, Campground Closure, Some Day Use Closure, Close Some Restrooms, Reduced Cleaning, Reduce Trash Service, Reduced Lifeguards
Folsom Lake – Reduced Hours, Some Day Use Closure, Close Some Restrooms, Reduced Cleaning, Reduced Trash Service
Folsom Powerhouse – Reduced Hours, Some Day Use Closure, Close Some Restrooms, Reduced Cleaning, Reduced Trash Service
Franks Tract – Reduced Days, Reduced Hours, Reduced Season, Campground Closure, Some Day Use Closure, Close Some Restrooms, Reduced Cleaning, Reduced Trash Service
Marshall Gold Discovery – Reduced Days, Reduced Hours, Some Day Use Closure, Close Some Restrooms, Cut School Programs, Reduced Cleaning, Reduced Trash Service
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