How many parks are there in California?

California has at least 1,126 parks managed by various government agencies. Here's a partial list by type and count:

- National Parks: 9

- State Parks: 280

- State Recreation Areas: 79

- State Historic Parks: 35

- State Marine Conservation Areas: 13

- Local Parks: Vary by city but there are hundreds statewide (e.g., San Francisco has over 200).

Keep in mind that this doesn't include many other areas managed by federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or local park districts that can collectively number in the thousands.