Big Basin State Park: Art in the Park

The oldest California State Park is celebrating California State Parks Week with Art in the Park!  This is a free event! 

• View art exhibits that celebrate Big Basin’s recovery from the CZU Lightning Complex Fire. 
• Create your own art! 
• Enjoy a guided nature journaling hike (no experience or art supplies needed). 
• Enjoy kids’ arts and crafts with your little ones. 
• Watch en plein air painters work their magic in real time! 
• Food is available for purchase from food trucks or bring your own picnic. 

Be sure to pack sun protection, bug spray, and drinking water before you leave for this event. The Big Basin parking lot will fill early, but the Santa Cruz Metro Route 35B bus to Big Basin will be FREE and offer EXTRA SERVICE for this event. The vehicle day-use fee is $8 with a parking space reservation, $10 first-come, first served. For more information, call (669) 899-1516 or email [email protected].