Park Rangers Association of California

05/26/2026

Smitty was one of our founding members and the past president of PRAC. He founded West Valley College’s Park Management Program. He mentored many generations of Park Rangers.

Thomas Allen Smith, 94, of Los Gatos, California, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of family, service, education, and devotion to the outdoors. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Tom earned his Bachelor…

05/23/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: LA CITY PARK RANGERS 🚨

Not your average desk job.

Join a team that does:

🌲 Law Enforcement
🔥 Wildland Firefighting
🚑 Medical Aid & Emergency Response
🧗 Rope Rescue
🏕️ Interpretive & Community Outreach

If you’ve ever wanted a career that combines public service, adventure, fitness, and the outdoors — this is it.

Real responsibility. Real impact.

Applications are OPEN NOW for the City of Los Angeles Park Ranger position. Act quickly, the closing date is June 4th, 2026!

Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/jobs/5339274-0/park-ranger-1966



LA City Park Rangers are POST certified law enforcement officers that provide emergency services, firefighting, search and rescue, park security, and interpretive programs throughout Los Angeles parks.

04/23/2026

America’s national parks are being asked to do more with far less.

Since January 2025, the National Park Service has lost nearly 25% of its permanent workforce. That means fewer rangers to protect natural and historic resources, support visitors, maintain facilities, conduct research, and keep parks running safely.

Now, another “early out” program threatens to push out even more experienced park staff.

This is not just about what visitors may see today — longer lines, delayed maintenance, or reduced services. It is about the long-term damage these staffing losses could do to the future of the National Park System.

Parks need rangers.

Take action today and urge your Members of Congress to stop further National Park Service staffing cuts and restore lost positions. 👉 https://mstr.app/9494f0ed-d8e6-4b41-93fe-e32e3fc5679c

🎨: Artwork by Madigan Creative Co.

04/21/2026

04/13/2026

https://substack.com//note/p-193826446?r=49pyax&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Congress prohibited the Forest Service reorganization in its FY26 appropriations bills. Two high-ranking USDA officials are defying them.

04/12/2026