Same Species of 'Spooky' Fish Washes Up Again at Crystal Cove State Park
Story from: Alex Anderson, Orange Coast District
 Left: The second time in two years that a deep-sea anglerfish has washed up at Crystal Cove State Beach. Right: Seasonal Lifeguard Sierra Fockler with the rare and "spooky" find. Photos from Crystal Cove State Park staff.
Guess who washed up onshore just in time for Friday the 13th? It is anglerfish No. 2 for Crystal Cove State Park. The Pacific footballfish was found midafternoon by Seasonal Lifeguard Sierra Fockler, directly in front of the lifeguard headquarters building at the park's Moro Beach. Lifeguards estimate it washed up with the high tide that morning, which was at around 9 a.m.
In May 2021 the same species of anglerfish, a Pacific footballfish, was found onshore by a park visitor, creating quite the buzz. About two years later, the same species of fish has washed up again. What does it all mean?
The fish was picked up by California Department of Fish and Wildlife for further research. The anglerfish that washed up two years ago is housed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
There are more than 200 species of anglerfish worldwide, and this particular fish is most likely the Pacific footballfish. Only females possess a long stalk on the head with bioluminescent tips used as a lure to entice prey in pitch-black water as deep as 3,000 feet. Their teeth, like pointed shards of glass, are transparent and their large mouth is capable of sucking up and swallowing prey the size of their own body. While females can reach lengths of 24 inches, males only grow to be about an inch long and their sole purpose is to find a female and help her reproduce. Males latch onto the female with their teeth and become “sexual parasites,” eventually coalescing with the female until nothing is left of their form but their testes for reproduction. Wild!
To see an actual anglerfish intact is very rare, and it is unknown how or why these fish ended up onshore. Seeing this strange and fascinating fish is a testament to the curious diversity of marine life lurking below the water’s surface in California’s Marine Protected Areas, and as scientists continue to learn more about these deep-sea creatures, it is important to reflect on how much is still to be learned from our wonderful and mysterious ocean.
Click here to watch a video with a close-up view of the Pacific footballfish at Crystal Cove State Park on Friday, October 13. Click here for post on Crystal Cove's Facebook page.
Native American Archaeological Site Discovered at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Story and photos from: Noel Lopez, Northern Buttes District
 Top left: Ranger Brian Taylor, District Archaeologist Brian Walsh and Interpreter I Noel Lopez recording site features as well as the depth and width of bedrock mortars. Right: Archaeologist Walsh takes measurements of the recently rediscovered bedrock mortar feature while Ranger Taylor continues surveying for artifacts in the background. Bottom left: Ranger Taylor flagging potential artifacts for Northern Buttes District archaeologist to review.
Northern Buttes District Archaeologist Brian Walsh along with district staff recently had the exciting opportunity to document a recently discovered Native American archaeological site at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
While out on patrol, Ranger Brian Taylor noticed some interesting features that indicated a potential California Native American site. After consulting with Archaeologist Walsh, a group was formed to visit the site.
The team was led by Walsh and consisted of Ranger Taylor, Interpreter II Mario Cano and me. While visiting the site, the team recorded and surveyed for ethnographic items.
Through the team’s efforts, they were able to help preserve and protect this incredible undocumented cultural resource site.
Secretary Wade Crowfoot Tours World-Famous
San Onofre State Beach
Story and photos from: Michelle Figueroa, Orange Coast District
 Left to right: Orange Coast District Superintendent Kevin Pearsall, Senior Environmental Scientist Riley Pratt, California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, PRJKT Group Founder Alicia Cox, Camp Pendleton Brigadier General Jason Woodworth, Director Armando Quintero and South Sector Superintendent Scott Kibbey.
Orange Coast District staff welcomed California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and State Parks Director Armando Quintero to San Onfore State Beach for a land tour early last week. Camp Pendleton's Brigadier General Jason G. Woodworth joined the tour as a representative of the military base that borders San Onofre. A delicious, catered lunch was provided by Alicia Cox, the concession partner at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beaches.
The tour included stops at San Onofre Surf Beach, Trails, the San Mateo Campground and Lower Trestles, where Rip Curl hosted its World Surf League 2023 Finals for another year in a row. At these locations, State Parks staff spoke to the value of these lands as world-renowned surfing locations, nesting grounds for threatened species and important sites for Indigenous communities.
 Left: Overview of San Onofre Surf Beach. Right: Balanced meals provided to the tour by concessionaire partner Alicia Cox with PRJKT Group and representative of the dishes that can be found at the many beachside restaurants she operates.
Get Ready to Be Spooked at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Story from: Communications and Marketing Division
 For the first time ever, State Parks is teaming up with Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to present spooky tours through Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park. Those brave enough will be guided through frightfully decorated rooms, each speaking to tales of history and oozing with supernatural surprises.
Special evening tours are happening October 20, 21, 27 and 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A separate reservation for each member of your group is required. Evening tours will be a self-guided experience, with staff and volunteers available throughout the mansion.
Regular daytime tours, which will be a staff-guided experience as well, are available on a first-come, first-served, nonreservable basis October 20-31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Do not be afraid and RSVP now for these limited free tours. Click here to reserve your spot (if attending an evening tour), if you dare!
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area Holds Preseason Desert Lifeguard Training
Story from: Erin Kothlow, Ocotillo Wells District
 Ocotillo Wells SVRA ranger/lifeguard staff, Training Section staff, CAL FIRE RA 61 Crew, Mercy 8 Air Crew, Reach 9 Air Crew, Department of Fish and Wildlife warden and volunteer members. Photo from Ennio Rocca, Training Section.
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA) recently held its annual Preseason Desert Lifeguard Training from October 6-8. OWSVRA started the original Desert Lifeguard Program in the early 1990s. The program became professionalized in 2008, making it a competitive process for lifeguard emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Southern California. OWSVRA’s added desert lifeguards to increase staffing.
At 85,000 acres, OWSVRA is the largest of the SVRAs and has terrain ranging from sandy washes to mud hills, dunes and boulder-strewn trails. OWSVRA receives approximately 1.2-1.5 million visitors per year and has about 75 to 80 major medical incidents per year along with many other enforcement calls for service. At times, state park peace officers (SPPOs) were unable to respond to every incident before the patient was transported by an allied agency. With the Desert Lifeguard Program providing highly trained lifeguard EMTs, OWSVRA is now able to respond to and provide patient care on medical incidents within the park.
The professionalism, discipline and work ethic of the program allows desert lifeguards to fully integrate with other emergency medical service providers in the desert region. OWSVRA desert lifeguards are recruited from San Diego Coast and Orange Coast Districts and Silverwood Lake and Lake Perris State Recreation Areas.
During preseason training, desert lifeguards learn about the OWSVRA operation. This includes understanding orientation to the park, radio communications, navigation skills and the Incident Command System; leading a mass casualty incident (MCI); and focusing on EMT skills pertaining to common medical incidents that occur at OWSVRA. The training includes lectures from park staff, skills rotations with previous OWSVRA desert lifeguards and a multiagency MCI scenario.
During the season, desert lifeguards may be trained in off-road driving, including off-highway vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles and motorcycles. The lifeguards continue to train throughout the season to improve their skills to give the best patient care possible to park visitors and work seamlessly with SPPO staff, local fire department, emergency medical services (EMS), etc. In addition to responding to emergencies, desert lifeguards spend a significant amount of time making preventative safety contacts and acting as the eyes and ears for the SPPOs.
OWSVRA would like to thank the Training Sector as well as many other EMS instructors for making the training weekend a success.
 Top left: Mercy 8 Airship responding to a mass casualty incident (MCI) scenario. Top right: Debrief of an MCI scenario. Bottom left: SPPO Brandon Champieux and Desert Lifeguard Jack Ochoa performing CPR on mannequin during an MCI. Bottom right: Desert lifeguards extricating three patients from an recreational off-highway vehicle during an MCI. Photos from Ennio Rocca, Training Section.
 Top left: SPPOs and desert lifeguards providing care to patients in the ROV during the MCI scenario. Top right: Desert Lifeguards Ben Sweeton and Mackenzie Woods getting ready to move a patient to an airship during the MCI scenario. Bottom left: Patient 1 being transported to Mercy 8 Airship. Bottom right: Patient 2 being transported to Reach 9. Photos from Ennio Rocca, Training Section.
Partner Agreement Renewed for Aquatic Education Excellence at Forebay Aquatic Center
Story from: Jared Zucker, Northern Buttes District
 Top: Aerial view of the Forebay Aquatic Center. Bottom left: Park visitors enjoy a ride on pedal bikes. Bottom right: Pedal boats and kayaks outside the Forebay Aquatic Center. Photos from Forebay Aquatic Center.
On Sunday, October 1, Feather River Center Inc. began a new five-year contract to provide aquatic education and recreation at the Forebay Aquatic Center, located at the North Thermalito Forebay in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
The new agreement recognizes the center’s long-standing and important role providing water-based education and recreation, such as kayaking and swimming, for the local community. The center also offers a critical venue for local organizations, including the Butte Sailing Club, Table Mountain Rowing Club, and California State University, Chico, student athletes.
Annually, the center’s education programming reaches thousands of young people, in part, through grants received from California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways.
California State Parks and the Northern Buttes District look forward to five more years of great programming to educate the next generation of safe and responsible boaters.
Monterey State Historic Park Attends National Steinbeck Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Story from: Hannah Johnke, Monterey District
 Monterey State Historic Park staff hosted a booth at the National Steinbeck Center’s 25th anniversary celebration in Salinas, California. Photo from Aaron Gilmartin, Monterey District.
Are you a fan of American writer John Steinbeck? We here at Monterey State Historic Park (SHP) sure are. Monterey SHP had the honor of being invited to attend the National Steinbeck Center’s 25th anniversary celebration in Salinas, California, on Saturday, September 30. We were invited to share Steinbeck’s connection to the park’s historic buildings and prominent people.
Interpreter I Aaron Gilmartin and I, a guide trainee, spent the day interpreting Steinbeck’s presence in the First Brick House and the Robert Louis Stevenson House while he lived in Monterey, California. John Steinbeck was good friends with Johnny Garcia, son of the proprietors of the Spanish restaurant who operated in the First Brick House during the 1920s-1940s. During the same period, the Stevenson House housed several art studios, and John Steinbeck was known to be friends with Armin Hansen and August Gay, who were both notable artists in the Monterey art scene.
We also featured a lassoing activity for attendees to try. How many of you think you could lasso a wooden cow? It is harder than it seems. The event was a huge hit, with our table being visited by around 200 people over the course of the day. We also promoted our fourth grade field trip activities for students.
The celebration event was a great outreach opportunity for Monterey SHP, as we got to meet with different community organizations and members of the public. We look forward to being part of this event in the future.
Visitors Experience ‘Stargazing for Peace’ at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Story and photos from: Elizabeth Crowley, Santa Cruz District
 Santa Cruz Astronomy Club telescope at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park waiting for nightfall.
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park (SHP) held its first Stargazing for Peace event since 2019 on Friday, October 13. Hostelling International (HI) has hosted this event for years to bring people together in peace to gaze at the beauty of our shared night sky. This year, we were thrilled to partner with them and welcome visitors to the first of many dark sky events at our lighthouse.
Jeff Parry, manager of HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel and member of the Santa Cruz Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association, delivered a fascinating talk on the importance and wonder of dark skies to a standing room only crowd; there were even people listening from outside. He stressed the importance of preserving dark skies, not only for animals who rely on the dark, but for our own well-being and connection to our environment. Visitors also had the opportunity to see the lighthouse’s first order Fresnel lens illuminate Pigeon Point Light Station SHP’s Fog Signal Building.
The Santa Cruz Astronomy Club graciously shared its telescopes with us. Despite worries about fog, the clouds parted and over 160 visitors were able to see Jupiter, Saturn and other celestial bodies with the help of the astronomers.
People left talking about the beauty of the park, the importance of preserving the dark night sky and looking forward to our next stargazing event, to be held this winter.
 Standing room only crowd outside of the Hostelling International Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel, listening to Jeff Parry’s talk on the importance and wonder of dark skies. Jeff is manager of HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel and member of the Santa Cruz Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association.
Inland Empire District at the Southern California Fair in Perris, California
Story from: Teri Pope, Inland Empire District
 Top left: State Park Interpreter I Philip Harvey, Staff Services Analyst Margie Vasquez-Cortez, Associate Governmental Program Analyst Ismael Carillo, Maintenance Aide Vanessa Luna and Senior Maintenance Aide Gabriela Quiroga staff the Inland Empire District booth at the Southern California Fair. Top right: State Park Interpreter I Shelly Imler talks to a family visiting the fair. Bottom: Natural Resources Park Aide John Galvan gets kids engaged at the Inland Empire District booth. Photos from Ian Bernstein, Inland Empire District.
If you have ever visited Lake Perris State Recreation Area, you may have noticed a small fairground just outside the entrance to the park. This is the home of the Southern California Fair, run by the 46th District Agricultural Association. The fair takes place every October, and this year, it ran from Oct 5-15. Aside from the usual livestock competitions, carnival rides and demolition derby, Inland Empire District had a booth there this year. The last time we had a booth there was 2019, so it was great to renew our participation at the event this year.
The fair ran through the afternoon and evening, and during that time, 25 members of Inland Empire District staff had the chance to reach out to 5,175 members of the fairgoers. Staff who worked the booth came from all the district’s sectors and across various classifications, ranging from administrative to rangers.
The lively group of staff engaged the public about access programs like the California State Park Adventure and California State Library Parks Passes, job recruitment, recreational opportunities and more. They persevered through warm weather, Santa Ana winds, dust and mosquitoes, demonstrating what a terrific team the staff of the Inland Empire District really is. Our park staff enjoyed themselves as well, having the chance to meet fellow staff and get to know them.
California State Park Adventure Pass Goes LIVE! to Explore Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Story from: Daniel Williford, Interpretation and Education Division
 Adventure Pass Exploration LIVE! travels to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park (SHP) for our next monthly broadcast on Friday, October 27, at noon.
Located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, the park is a town named in honor of Colonel Allen Allensworth, symbolizing the rebirth of one man’s dream of an independent, democratic town where African Americans could live in control of their own destiny. Colonel Allensworth SHP Interpreters Jerelyn Oliveira and Dorian Yarnelson will venture into one of the historic structures to share some of the stories that highlight the significance of this unique place.
Park visitors are encouraged to go to the Colonel Allensworth SHP website to learn more about the park’s interesting history and engaging activities. The “Visiting the Park” section lists all the activities available for all park visitors, including Adventure Pass users.
On the horizon for next year, Colonel Allensworth SHP is planning special park events with Adventure Pass Day on Saturday, March 9, 2024, and Junior Archaeologist Day on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Our monthly broadcast is aimed to educate fourth graders, their families and the general public about the incredible California State Park fourth grade Adventure Pass program. These engaging virtual park visits can be viewed on either the department’s Facebook page or the PORTS: Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students® Program Facebook page.
To learn more about the Adventure Pass, go to California State Parks Adventure Pass. Grab your lunch and join us for a worthwhile trip to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park's 5K Run/Walk for Health Hits 15 Years
Story from: Steven Ptomey, Great Basin District
 Top left: This 68-year-old woman came in first place for the women's division. Top center: Some of the 5K medals. Top right: A runner in yellow crossing the finish line. Bottom: The start of the run. Photo from Steven Ptomey, Great Basin District.
This year marked the 15th anniversary of the annual Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park's (SHP's) 5K Run/Walk for Health. Starting in 2008, Dorothy Benjamin, a retired state employee and volunteer, has organized the 5K to raise funds for Colonel Allensworth SHP's interpretive program.
Since its inception as part of the Centennial celebration in 2008, Dorothy has donated a total of over $65,000 to the park’s interpretive program. This was done with the help of sponsors and participants in the 5K and the California State Parks Foundation. This year's event took place on Saturday, October 14, with 37 participants, many of whom were youth from the Bakersfield “Young Marines” program and others from Sacramento to San Diego.
One of the youngest of the Young Marines at age 10, came in second place, with a time of 26 minutes, 44 seconds, while one of the oldest participants at 68 years old came in just behind him, with a time of 27 minutes, 43 seconds.
Medals were awarded to the leaders in their respective divisions, and most of the runners stuck around for the rededication event, enjoying guided tours and demonstrations by the park blacksmith.
Office of Community Involvement Completes Successful 2023 Training Season
Story from: Chinh Nguyen and Katie Freehling, Office of Community Involvement
 Group of youth fishing by the dock at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area. Photo from Office of Community Involvement staff.
As summer heat dies down and the autumn breeze picks up, the 2023 Office of Community Involvement (OCI) training season has officially concluded. This year, the OCI team worked with 90 unique community organizations to foster opportunities for community leaders and young people to make meaningful connections with nature. Participants represented the beautiful diversity of California, as we engaged community-based organizations, public agencies, school districts, Native communities, folks from the visually impaired community, outdoor recreation professionals and cultural organizations/leaders through Outdoor Recreation Leadership (ORL) and Outdoor Youth Connection (OYC), programs designed to increase access to the outdoors and empower communities to use nature as a tool for social change.
We started the season off strong with four ORL cohorts reaching communities from the Northern to the Southern California borders and everywhere in between. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) and San Luis Reservoir SRA have been long-time hosts of ORL, OYC and FamCamp. We are so thankful to have had such supportive State Parks partners for over 15 years of programming. Meanwhile, Sue-meg State Park (SP) and Cuyamaca Rancho SP served as two brand new training sites for our team, and they did not disappoint. Sue-meg SP kept things fresh with ever threatening rain, teaching our participants the importance of patience, preparation and adaptability in the outdoors. After the rain clouds cleared, we were greeted with breathtaking views and immersive cultural interpretation from Sue-meg native Maya Williams. ORL at Cuyamaca Rancho SP kicked off a newly formed relationship with the Colorado Desert District, allowing us to expand programming to far Southern California.
As school let out for summer, we shifted our focus to the leaders of tomorrow, hosting five OYC camps, reaching 200 youth from underserved communities across California. Youth participants practiced leadership skills, learned camping basics and produced delicious meals for their team. Throughout camp, youth demonstrated their eagerness to help, creativity, collaboration, listening skills, conflict resolution and a strong desire to learn.
The young campers had opportunities for self-discovery and connection with each other and nature. The transformative power of the outdoors shined through participant feedback. OYC students shared what they learned about themselves:
“I am not a shy person anymore. I used to be, but I opened up here.”
“I really enjoy the solitude of nature and looked forward to waking up every morning and sitting by the lake.”
“I learned camping is a different environment. I am able to adapt.”
Training graduates will put their skills to the test by planning and leading a public service project or outdoor trip when they go back to their communities. On the last day of camp, youth glowed with pride and enthusiasm as they presented their trip and service project ideas. We can only begin to imagine the impact these young leaders will have on their communities.
We concluded our 2023 training season with two more ORL trainings, reaching 180 community leaders and professionals just this year. Through targeting and training individuals that work with vast networks of nontraditional parkusers, the impact goes far beyond what can be measured at camp. ORL participants bring these methodologies back to their communities, directly affecting underserved communities’ ability to access state and local parks. Graduates shared how ORL influenced them:
“This was my first time camping and with everything I learned and experienced, I'd like to extend it to my community to feel the same way.”
“Before ORL, I thought camping wasn’t ‘my thing,’ but now I feel like it’ll get better and easier over time, especially with the training and resources from ORL. I also feel the benefits of camping, particularly for communities historically excluded from the outdoors.”
“We all need connection to nature as a basic component of a healthy human life. ORL offers a chance to recharge the soul while preparing to offer that same resource to others. It reminds me of our shared humanity.”
After ORL, organizations continue to receive support from our office to incorporate outdoor methodologies into their existing programs, and they become certified to use FamCamp, a camping access program that provides campsites and equipment for community use at select California state parks. As the OCI Community grows, we look forward to sharing the collective strides we are making toward increasing access to the outdoors for all.
As our Deputy Director Sedrick Mitchell said, “It’s about people. And it’s about people making a personal, visceral connection with nature, on their own terms.” That is our goal in the Office of Community Involvement, and we will continue to work relentlessly toward realizing that goal for the people of California.
A huge thank you to all the community organizations, chaperones, volunteers and State Parks staff whose efforts and support make these programs possible. See you in 2024!
 Left: Youth are all smiles during a program-favorite team-building game. Right: The rain won’t keep us down: ORL participants at Sue-meg SP smile and persist despite the elements. Bottom: Training participants enjoy each other’s company and the natural beauty during ORL downtime at Cuyamaca Rancho SP. Photos from Office of Community Involvement staff.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Connected Schoolchildren and Visitors to Past During Gold Rush Live Event
Story from: Jerrie Beard, Gold Fields District
 Gold Rush Live was made possible through the dedication of over 150 volunteers. Photo from Holly Thane, Gold Fields District.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (SHP) in Coloma, California, introduced visitors to the state’s rich Gold Rush history during Gold Rush Live, October 13-15. During this three-day event, park staff and volunteers transformed the park into an 1850s tent town populated by over 150 volunteers in period attire portraying characters from the Gold Rush period.
Visitors just arriving in town could stop by Gold Rush Mercantile to stock up on provisions, the carpenter shop to order a new rocker box or the blacksmith shop to check on a new shovel. They could also visit the laundry for a clean shirt and the tonsorial for a shave and a bath before heading over to the saloon for a little liquid refreshment. However, all were warned to keep gold dust close, as wily gamblers have been known to frequent the saloon!
New arrivals could check with the general delivery for correspondence from loved ones or post a letter home announcing a safe arrival in the gold fields. After visiting the miners at the river, greenhorns could stop by the claims office to register a claim or talk with the assayer to determine the worth of a recent gold strike. The Metropolitan Hotel served up a tasty lunch, and the candy shop satisfied every sweet tooth.
There were plenty of hands-on activities for visitors young and old, including gold panning, tin punching, candle dipping, rope making, wagon rides, a bucket brigade and a plethora of children’s games. The solar eclipse on Saturday was an added attraction at this year’s event.
Marshall Gold Discovery SHP is the site of Sutter’s Mill, where, in 1848, James W. Marshall found shining flecks of gold in the tailrace of the mill. This discovery changed the course of California’s and the nation’s history and led to the greatest voluntary mass migration of people in the Western Hemisphere.
Gold Rush Live is made possible thanks to our partnership with the Gold Discovery Park Association, the cooperating association at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP. Proceeds from the event will help fund future educational programs at the park.
 Top left: Chief Ranger Barry Smith welcomed volunteers at Gold Rush Live. Photo from Bobbi Alexander, Gold Fields District. Top right: Stephanie Baltz and Jen Roger prepare a turkey for dinner at one of the mining camps during Gold Rush Live. Photo from Jerrie Beard, Gold Fields District. Bottom right: Susan Okey at the General Delivery converses with Troy Dunham, who is inquiring about his mail. Photo from Bobbi Alexander, Gold Fields District. Bottom left: Entertainment at Gold Rush Live included a classic Punch and Judy puppet show. Photo from Bobbi Alexander, Gold Fields District.
 Top left: Nelson Snook keeps shop at the Miners’ Store in the evening. Photo from Jerrie Beard, Gold Fields District. Right: Carolyn Walters, John Phillips and Rebecca Lund view the solar eclipse through special glasses on Saturday, October 14. Photo from Holly Thane, Gold Fields District. Bottom left: Scott Lycan pitches his wares at Gold Rush Mercantile. Photo from Bobbi Alexander, Gold Fields District.
 PARTNER NEWS
Kite Festival to Be held at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Story from: Debbie Felix, Parks California
 California State Parks, Parks California and San Francisco Parks Alliance will host a kite festival called “Kite the Bay” at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (500 Hunters Point Expressway, San Francisco, CA 94124). This free community event will be held Saturday, October 21, noon to 4 p.m.
People of all ages are invited to bring kites or borrow kites that will be provided by California State Parks, Parks California and San Francisco Parks Alliance.
The kite festival will feature live music, food, face painting and inspiration stations from local community organizations. Parkgoers can also enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, picnicking, biking, bird-watching and more (weather dependent).
This is a free community event. Click here for more information.
 Email photos to the WeeklyDigest@parks.ca.gov.
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