Inspiration

We cultivate an appreciation for the outdoors and its power to provide respite, inspire awe, elicit joy, and build community.

Collaboration

We leverage our unique position as a statewide entity focused on parks, greenways, and public lands to foster dialogue and partnership across a diverse range of stakeholders, with the understanding that we are more impactful together.

Connectedness

We center connectivity—between our public lands, between people, and between land and people.

Inclusivity

We strive to be accessible and approachable, with the aim of creating more equitable systems that foster community stewardship of and engagement with our public lands.

Trustworthiness

Recognizing that our knowledge and expertise are communal resources, and that credibility and consistency over time are essential to the change we seek, we prioritize the needs of our partners and lead with humility and intention.