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Parks in California

16,392 parks in 988 cities and 58 counties · Data as of 10/26/2026

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Parks in California at a glance

  • With a population of 39,287,377, California has 16,392 parks (4.2 per 10,000 people).
  • That is about the same as the national rate (4.5 per 10,000).
  • It has more parks than any other state.
  • The largest group is Local Park (84%), ahead of Playground and State Park.
  • Los Angeles (814), San Diego (613) and San Francisco (515) have the most, 12% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many parks are in California?
There are 16,392 parks in California in our data as of 10/26/2026.
Which California cities have the most parks?
Los Angeles (814), San Diego (613), San Francisco (515), San Jose (322), Sacramento (305).