Our involvement with the park project started in 2006 in the master plan approved with broad adherence from the community, public agents, professionals, and the private sector. It was a multidisciplinary work that turned into academic case studies, was the subject of seminars, and had two events attended by the Sao Paulo State Governor Alckmin. The park area has a significant Atlantic Forest remnant, with an influence area in 5 municipalities. The park, when completed, will be one of the largest environmental education parks in Latin America. Sponsored by the private sector, Embu Sustainability Institute, supported by IBRAN and ANEPAC, the park master plan was prepared by a multidisciplinary technical team and donated to the São Paulo Environment Secretariat, headed by Prof. José Goldemberg, from 2002 to 2006. Dr. Paulo Nogueira-Neto, special secretary of the Environment, with prerogatives of a minister, from 1973 to 1985, who, when sought to save the destruction of the Tizo Forest, immediately gave his support as a recognized environmentalist who later joined the Council of Tizo State Park, now Jequitibá Park. The State Decree that constituted the park defines: Article 2 - The Urban Park of Environmental Conservation and Recreation, subject of this decree has the following goals: I - Protection of Atlantic forest remnants, vegetation management, and ecological processes. II - Conducting scientific research and technical training aimed at guiding the protection of remnants of native vegetation in urban and peri-urban areas and the formation of regional biodiversity corridors; III - Realization of environmental education activities aimed at disseminating concepts and stimulating the adoption of practices for environment conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources, the minimization and adequacy of the disposal of waste and effluents; IV - public use for cultural and educational activities, recreation, and leisure, conditioned to the observance of item I of this article. Jequitibá State Park was born from the community mobilization in its surroundings that identified the forest, its trails, open spaces, opportunity for environmental education, and contemplation. Currently, the park is open to visitation. Community advocacy remains solid for park completion.