Activating the power of our public spaces

​Access to green spaces is a social determinant of health, but there are clear barriers to equity that must be addressed for our community to thrive. Through that lens, Friends invests in People and Places, centering community voice for the co-design of programs, projects and policies as the foundation for change.​ Whether co-design of a program or fiscal sponsorship of a park capital project, we are here to help YOU activate the power of our parks.
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Parks and outdoor spaces support our physical and mental health and quality of life. However, basic park upgrades are underfunded and need community support. Learn about community-driven projects below.
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Time in nature can improve mental & physical health. However, not everyone has access to those benefits. Learn about programs designed with community to broaden representative participation in our parks.

Our Mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the use of ​Santa Cruz County parks and open spaces for
recreational activities, arts and cultural activities to benefit all generations in our diverse community.
Donations to us are tax deductible  501(c)(3) organization
​Tax ID #77-0209249

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County Park Friends 2022