Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 24, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

Discovery Center at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Receives Major Investment from Richard King Mellon Foundation

Pittsburgh philanthropists donate $250,000 for educational experiences at America’s first undersea park TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today celebrated Coral Reef Awareness Week ( …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 14:12 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Athletic Brewing Co. Partner To Expand Accessibility At Fort Mose Historic State Park

~Crushed coquina trail enhances accessibility, historical authenticity at America’s First Site of Freedom~ ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visitors to Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine — America’s First …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Athletic Brewing Team Up For Accessible Viewing Platform At St. George Island State Park

~Newest accessible amenity in Florida’s state parks coincides with Disability Pride Month~ ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the nation observing July as Disability Pride Month and celebrating the anniversary …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates 2026-27 Budget Allocation for Florida’s Award-Winning State Parks

~Nation’s only four-time gold medal winner to receive nearly $45 million for facility improvements and new projects ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation joins outdoor enthusiasts, …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 19:08 GMT

As Hurricane Season Begins, Florida State Parks Foundation Provides New Strike Team Trailer To Support Storm Recovery

Florida’s state parks now have at least one strike team trailer across all five regional districts TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Monday, June 1, marking the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Awards Record $150,000 to Citizen Support Organizations Through Park Impact Grants

~Ten friends groups will receive up to $15,000 for park projects, accessibility, resource management and maintenance~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten citizen support organizations — often known as CSOs or Friends …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 14:26 GMT

Viva Mose! Fort Mose Historic State Park To Celebrate First Anniversary of Fort Reconstruction

Full-scale fort has led to increased visitation, enhanced experiences while sharing inspiring history ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s First Site of Freedom, Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine, …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Breaks Ground On New, State-of-the-Art Discovery Center & Aquarium

~Multimillion-dollar facility will attract visitors from around the world to connect with Florida’s Coral Reef and marine ecosystems~ KEY LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — America’s “ …

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Published on March 23, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

‘Explore Our State Parks’ License Plate Commemorates Four Years of Greener Achievements in Florida’s State Parks

~ More than 23,000 Floridians have purchased a state parks plate since launch in 2022 ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of battery-powered tools and machinery, dozens of water bottle refilling stations, 50 e …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 15:04 GMT

3rd Annual Florida State Parks Day at the Capitol Brings Legislators, Leaders Together For State’s Natural Wonders

~Reception also honored 25th anniversary of Florida Forever, state’s premier conservation program that has protected more than 1 million acres~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surrounded by sights, sound and …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Partners Plant nearly 1,000 Longleaf Pines at Wakulla Springs to Celebrate Milestone

~Foundation’s Plant a Pine program has planted more than 500,000 longleaf pines in Florida’s state parks since 2020~ WAKULLA SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surrounded by iconic natural communities near one of the …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates New Milestones, Impact in Record-Setting 2025

Official nonprofit partner of Florida’s state parks set new funding impact record for fourth consecutive year TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A stunning monument to freedom, courage and resilience, as well as an …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, FPL Provide 4 Storm Strike Team Trailers to Support Recovery Operations in State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s award-winning state parks are set to receive four new strike team trailers to support hurricane and natural disaster recovery through a partnership between the Florida …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds Celebrates Manatee Awareness Month With Unprecedented $250,000 Gift For State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today joined the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds to announce an unprecedented $250,000 gift for four state parks that provide important habitats …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes Board President Matt Caldwell, 2025-2026 Board Officers

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Caldwell, a seventh-generation Floridian and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, today was installed as President of the Florida State Parks Foundation’s …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Stihl Inc., Partner To Make State Parks Greener Through Battery Power Tools & Equipment

~$200,000 allocation from Foundation’s Greener Initiative will purchase hundreds of battery-powered tools for state parks~ APOPKA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- State parks across Florida are set to receive a fleet of state- …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 13:58 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds debut second new accessible playground for state parks

~New experiences at Fort Clinch State Park include accessible swings, picnic tables and more~ FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation, the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds and the …

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 15:58 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Partners with Sea Turtle License Plate Grants Program for ATVs, GPS tracking units

~New resources will support nest management and robust data analysis ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the heart of sea turtle nesting season in full swing, the Florida State Parks Foundation today announced …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation’s Greener Initiative provides 25 e-bikes for Florida State Parks rangers

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today announced a major expansion to the statewide fleet of rugged, durable e-bikes for use by rangers across Florida’s award-winning network of …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 13:37 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation provide accessible trams at 3 state parks

~$120,000 grant expands access to Florida’s world-class beaches~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of a longstanding commitment to accessibility in state parks, the Florida State Parks Foundation today renewed …

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