California coastal landscape at Mendocino Headlands State Park
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California coastal landscape at Mendocino Headlands State Park

California Parks Explorer, by Sarah Stapleton-Gray

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State Parks by the Numbers

Key Statistics

288
Total Parks
1,611,244
Total Acres
5,595
Average Park Size (acres)
50
Counties with Parks

Park Size Distribution

79
Small Parks
(Under 100 acres)
94
Medium Parks
(100-1,000 acres)
115
Large Parks
(Over 1,000 acres)

County Spotlight

County with Most Parks
Los Angeles
26 parks

Los Angeles County leads California with 26 state parks, showcasing the diverse natural and cultural heritage of the region. This represents 9% of all California state parks.

Parks by County

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Parks by Acreage

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