CA State Park Closures

**4point** · 06-16-2009, 05:18 PM

With Cali's budget crisis we get State Park closures. You may already know of your local parks so here is a list of all so you don't arrive at a "CLOSED" sign on your vacation. 233 out of 279 parks will be or are closed.

http://explorehistoricalif.com/pdf_f...losedparks.pdf

**1BLKJP** · 06-16-2009, 06:36 PM

Wow. I think I'm going to move this to Land Use. It's useful information for everyone.

**4point** · 06-16-2009, 06:41 PM

I was going to put it over there but didn't. Be sure and note the closures are temporary. They (the state) just do not have the money to run them right now.

jdhallissey · 06-18-2009, 01:24 AM

Wow they are closing some great parks for a while! Anza borrego will make a lot of people mad!

Rawkon · 06-18-2009, 01:28 AM

When does this go into effect????? Im going to pismo this weekend and its on the list. but i know they had a jump contest last weekend out there.

yea lets close parks so we can keep on going with our wreckless spending

jdhallissey · 06-18-2009, 01:42 AM

^ So true. They don't need to close parks. They need to find some people who can help maintain them for free. Ie clean up what mess you make!

3EEP · 06-18-2009, 06:27 PM

It's a shame it has to come to this. The California Parks have been mismanaged for years. Instead of coming up with a solution, it's easier for them just to cut the budget and close them. Anyway, here is the latest solution to the problem...

On Monday, June 15th, the Budget Conference Committee voted to eliminate $70 million in General Fund support for the state park system for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. As an additional action, the committee also voted to adopt the State Park Access Pass and develop a dedicated funding source to keep California's state parks open. The State Park Access Pass would institute a $15 surcharge on vehicle license fees of non-commercial vehicles, in order to provide Californians with free day-use access to state parks, and generate much-needed revenues for the state park system.

If you want to take action to help keep the parks open, visit this website...

Save Our State Parks

**1BLKJP** · 06-18-2009, 06:53 PM

Yup, it is a damn shame. And places like the CBD, Sierra etc.... are loving it. They thrive off of government mis-management.

3EEP · 06-18-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rawkon

When does this go into effect????? Im going to pismo this weekend and its on the list. but i know they had a jump contest last weekend out there.

Pismo State Beach is on the list, but Oceano Dunes SRA is not, so you will still be able to Jeep and camp on the beach. The parks are all open now and this weekend won't be a problem.

They will keep things open until they have a budget...which the way things are going won't be until next year. Anyway it sounds like they have a solution to keep them open if Arnold doesn't veto it like he has threatened.

**4point** · 06-19-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3EEP

Pismo State Beach is on the list, but Oceano Dunes SRA is not, so you will still be able to Jeep and camp on the beach. The parks are all open now and this weekend won't be a problem.

They will keep things open until they have a budget...which the way things are going won't be until next year. Anyway it sounds like they have a solution to keep them open if Arnold doesn't veto it like he has threatened.

^^^ You're right, they will keep only the parks that make a profit open. Pismo makes a great profit.

06-16-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
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06-16-2009, 06:41 PM	#3
4point Wheel it! ::WF Moderator:: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Sierra Posts: 7,144	I was going to put it over there but didn't. Be sure and note the closures are temporary. They (the state) just do not have the money to run them right now. __________________ 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

06-18-2009, 06:53 PM	#8
1BLKJP Jack Lives Here!!! ::WF Administrator:: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,598	Yup, it is a damn shame. And places like the CBD, Sierra etc.... are loving it. They thrive off of government mis-management. __________________ Thanks, Jack Hickman Executive Board - Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition Arizona State Association of 4Wheel Drive Clubs Arizona Rock Rats Tread Lightly Tread Trainer

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06-18-2009, 01:28 AM	#5
Rawkon Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: fullerton/big bear Posts: 1,458	When does this go into effect????? Im going to pismo this weekend and its on the list. but i know they had a jump contest last weekend out there. yea lets close parks so we can keep on going with our wreckless spending

06-18-2009, 06:27 PM	#7
3EEP Jeeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 17	It's a shame it has to come to this. The California Parks have been mismanaged for years. Instead of coming up with a solution, it's easier for them just to cut the budget and close them. Anyway, here is the latest solution to the problem... On Monday, June 15th, the Budget Conference Committee voted to eliminate $70 million in General Fund support for the state park system for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. As an additional action, the committee also voted to adopt the State Park Access Pass and develop a dedicated funding source to keep California's state parks open. The State Park Access Pass would institute a $15 surcharge on vehicle license fees of non-commercial vehicles, in order to provide Californians with free day-use access to state parks, and generate much-needed revenues for the state park system. If you want to take action to help keep the parks open, visit this website... Save Our State Parks

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