• CSPRA is governed by a responsible and responsive Board of Directors, elected annually by the voting membership.
• Active Membership (voting) is available to all current or retired, permanent or permanent intermittent employees of the California State Parks Department. 
• If you are a Supervisor or Manager, the state can pay for your CSPRA dues. Check the box on the Application requesting an annual dues receipt, submit a state training request to be reimbursed for your professional organization membership dues.
• Supporting, Benefactor and Organization Membership (non-voting) is open to all others who support CSPRA's goals and philosophy.

CSPRA has four Benefactors (lifetime members). Those unique supporters are:

• Mr. Douglas Bryce, Sacramento CA
• Mrs. Peggy Whitehead, Topsham, ME
• Mrs. Elaine E. Price, Tulare CA
• Mr. Michael G. Lynch, Auburn