We are YOUR County Park Friends,
​the nonprofit partner to the county parks department, raising private support
so everyone can access ​​safe, vibrant parks, trails, and nature programs.
Every dollar raised is invested right here in Santa Cruz County
We engage our community
​We build and improve parks
We connect people to programs
Latest News 
Treasure Cove Groundbreaking Coming Up!

Thus far in 2026, we've awarded 600+ individual All Kids Play scholarships!
Your donations are why this is possible - Thank you.
Groundbreaking for Treasure Cove
​Universally Designed Playground!
Community Design session for
​Valle del Pajaro Master Plan
Muertos to the Park Community
​Festival at Chanticleer Park

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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 as a 501C3
Tax ID #77-0209249
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“The land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe. The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, comprised of the descendants of indigenous people taken to missions Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista during Spanish colonization of the Central Coast, is today working hard to restore traditional stewardship practices on these lands and heal from historical trauma.”
County Park Friends 2026
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