ACCESS AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Access Permits are required when specific District ingress or egress access has certain public use limitations (restrictions) imposed either externally or internally because of specific ownership, capacity, or regulatory condition attached to its public use.
The following District Lands or facilities require access permits:
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The Hitchcock Road entrance to the Kahn Ranch portion of Garland Ranch Regional Park.
Blomquist Open Space Preserve
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Palo Corona Regional Park
- Mill Creek Redwood Preserve
Before submitting an application for an access permit, you must agree to abide by the permit conditions. It is required that you read, understand, and accept all of the conditions that apply to the access permit. Click on Access Permit Conditions to view them.
HOW TO APPLY
On-Line
The MPRPD has developed a web-based permit system that allows park users to apply for and receive access permits via the internet. While users may apply on-line at any time, District staff will process on-line permits on Monday through Friday, during office hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
To apply for an access permit, go to the Access Permit Application page, fill out the requested information, and then click on the Submit button at the bottom of the form. It will be reviewed by staff and an access permit will be issued if permits are available for the date(s) requested. A return e-mail will forward the access permit, or provide an explanation if a permit is not issued. Please note that access permit applications will be processed on a first in, first served basis.
Apply by Telephone or in Person
For those without computer access, please call the District at 372-3196 ext. 5, on Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Your application may be taken over the phone, or you may request that an access permit application form be mailed to you. When leaving a message, be sure to leave your name, and indicate the park you want to visit, the requested date for the visit, and your phone number. Another option available is to call the permit line and request a date and time for an appointment at the MPRPD Office to fill out and submit the application form in person.
Apply by Fax Machine
You may also submit a permit request by fax machine. Your request should include the following information: name, address, park facility you wish to visit, vehicle license #, requested permit date and day of the week, # of people in your group, and planned activity (e.g. hiking, biking, equestrian). Fax the above information to 831.372.3197.
Once the District receives your completed application by mail, fax, or in person, it will be either:
Approved and returned by regular mail service or fax
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Approved and held for pick-up by the applicant
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Denied and returned with an explanation
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Click Here to Fill out an Access Permit Application
SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Special Use Permits are required when any person or group wants to conduct an organized activity on District Lands when the activity:
Is advertised or noticed in any publication, poster, flyer, media
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Requests or requires a fee or payment to be paid for participation
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Is sponsored by a private organization or group, or public/quasi-public agency
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May be attended by 20 or more people
Access and activities requiring special use permits include, but are not limited to: all organized events, such as cross-country runs and equestrian poker rides; social events and group/organization gatherings; advertised events for 20 or more people; research and specimen collecting; commercial filming and photography, and school groups of 20 or more students.
Click on Special Use Permit Guidelines to learn more about the requirements and process for obtaining a special use permit.
Please note that any access or special use permit issued by the District may be revoked or cancelled at any time for non-compliance with District rules, regulations, and/or policies or for non-compliance with any permit condition or other requirement.
GARLAND RANCH REGIONAL PARK MUSEUM
This museum is open to the general public free of charge. However, it is available to be rented for special events such as meetings or parties with the issuance of a special use permit. To apply for a special use permit for the Museum, click on Museum Special Use Permit. Or, you can call 831.372.3196 ext. 5, to have an application form sent to you. The permit application may also be completed on-line. However, the form must be printed and signed by the applicant and mailed or delivered in person, along with applicable fees, to the MPRPD administrative offices at 60 Garden Court, suite 325, Monterey, California, 93940. A special use permit for the Museum will not be issued until all required fees have been paid.