Residents and visitors alike benefit from the spectacular natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. The region's ecologically diverse native landscapes, including undeveloped coastal dunes and wetlands, rocky shoreline, redwood canyons, Monterey pine terraces, and mixed hardwood flood plains are a major attraction for residents and visitors alike. The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District was formed in order to preserve and protect as much of this natural beauty as possible for future generations.

In this page you can find information about the mission of the District and a brief history about the formation of the District. You can also access links to information concerning the District's governing body and the staff who oversee the day-to-day operations of the facilities and programs. There is also a link to a list of general regulations that govern the activities of the visitors to our parklands.

MISSION STATEMENT

Open Space Acquisition

-To acquire for preservation and/or use in perpetuity the maximum amount of significant open space areas in the District for public benefit and enjoyment within the financial capability of The Park District.

Environmental Protection

-To protect and preserve the natural processes of teh ecosystem, cultural and historical sites and artifacts, plant and animal populations, watershed, visual resources and invironmental quality.

Public Use

-To provide natural environments that enhance the public's appreciation and understanding of open space through appropriate recreational, inspirational and educational activities.

Community Involvement

- To encourage community involvement in the development of an open space system through joint projects with local agencies and organizations, and by encouraging citizen participation in the planning, development and maintenance of open space.

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© Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District
October 2007