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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4Art. 3§ 1351 Public Access Recreational Areas

§ 1351 Public Access Recreational Areas

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§ 1351 Public Access Recreational Areas

This law says that every park or playground must be run so that anyone can go in and do any kind of fun activity.

Key Takeaways

  • •Parks must be managed to let the public use them.
  • •People can do any recreational activity they like in the area.
  • •The government can't lock the area away for private use only.

Example

A town opens its community park on weekends and lets people play soccer, have picnics, or just walk their dogs.

Because of the law, the town can't close the park for private events only; it has to keep it open for all kinds of recreation that the public wants to do.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1351 Public Access Recreational Areas

Each recreational area shall be so managed and controlled that the public shall have access to and use of the area for all recreational purposes. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

recreational areapublic accessrecreational purposes

Related Statutes

  • § 1345 Wildlife And Recreation Lands
  • § 1354 Public Access Land Acquisition
  • § 1346 Wild Bird Habitat Protection
  • § 1347 Wildlife Land Acquisition Program
  • § 1348 Property Acquisition Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1351.
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