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CPRS Route 66 Agency Submission

CPRS AGENCIES: SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION BELOW

The Spring 2026 issue of California Parks & Recreation magazine will spotlight California communities along the legendary Route 66. Showcase your agency’s events, landmarks, or programs that connect to Route 66 and/or it's Centennial. Share your story and inspire tourism, placemaking, and local pride through California’s iconic highway. Highlight how parks and recreation help preserve history, foster community connections, and spark economic growth along this unforgettable route.

If you have questions, please email Alisha at alisha@cprs.org.
Note: Your agency must be a current CPRS member agency. Please complete the form below by no later than Friday, February 26, 2026.

Photography
• Once you've submitted your answers below, please upload 3-5 photos of your community, program, events - (photos should be at 300 dpi) at https://www.dropbox.com/request/iMaycoaSlDpAr6yAuJ66
• Please be sure to label your photo(s) with your agency's name and include photo captions if necessary.
• If you have any questions, or to confirm photos were received, email our magazine designer, Todd Pernsteiner at todd@pernsteiner.com.

CPRS reserves the right to edit all submissions for content and grammar. We also reserve the right to not run any submission for any reason.
Route 66 Questions: Answer any or all that are applicable to your agency.
Please keep answers between 50 and 200 words per question.
1.Submitter's name, title, and agency as it should be listed in the magazine:
2.What makes your community’s connection to Route 66 special or unique?
3.How is your agency planning to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial?
4.What parks, trails, or recreation spaces in your city are located along Route 66?
5.Are there historic landmarks, cultural sites, or public art projects in your community that honor Route 66?
6.How does your agency use placemaking to connect visitors and residents with Route 66 history?
7.How has Route 66 influenced tourism or the local economy in your community?
8.What role do parks and recreation play in preserving the heritage of Route 66?
9.Can you share a favorite story or memory tied to Route 66 in your community?
10.What message would you like visitors to take away when they experience Route 66 in your city?
11.Is there anything else about Route 66 and your community you would like to highlight not discussed above?
12.Your Contact Information (will not appear in the magazine)