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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2.5Art. 2.5§ 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules

§ 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules

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§ 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can take park land for public use, even if it's already a park.
  • •They have to follow special rules when taking this land.
  • •This applies to any land that was made into a park, no matter how it became a park.

Example

Imagine there's a small park in your neighborhood where kids play.

The government might decide they need that land to build a new road. Even though it's a park, they can take it, but they have to follow certain steps and rules to do it.

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

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§ 252 Park Property Acquisition Rules

Subject to Sections 1240.670 and 1240.680 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the real property which the department may acquire by eminent domain, or otherwise, includes any property dedicated to park purposes, however it may have been dedicated. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1239.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

eminent domainpark purposesCode of Civil Procedure

Related Statutes

  • § 250 State Water Property Acquisition
  • § 253 State Water Property Acquisition
  • § 257 State Property Conveyance Authority
  • § 258 Dam And Water Land Leases
  • § 259 Condemnation Of Utility Property

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 252.
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