Cooperating Associations

Please click on an Orange Coast District cooperating association logo to visit their webpage.

What are cooperating associations?

Cooperating associations are non-profit charitable 501 (c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing the educational and interpretive programs in California State Parks. Collectively, the network consists of 89 associations and serves most of the 280 state parks. These associations, with more than 34,000 members and donors, provide critical funding for educational and interpretive needs that are impossible for state parks to meet.

Associations contribute more than 17 million dollars annually to fund critical staff positions, exhibits, visitor center developments, junior ranger and nature walk programs, living history demonstrations, special events and many other exciting projects.