Programs & School Groups

Along with the Lets Go Outdoors! Activity Guide, MPRPD offers free programming opportunities to its community.

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Self-Guided Discovery

Explore an MPRPD park on your own or with a group through a self-guided hike!

If your party is 20+ people or part of an organized group, a special use permit is required. Check out our Special Use Permit Inquiry page to learn more and apply.

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Field Trips and School Groups

We currently offer field trip programing for 5th through 8th grade and are looking for pilot groups from 9th-12th grade.

Learn More and Reserve Your Trip!

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Partner Programs

We also provide a venue for other partnering organizations to host their educational programs on our park properties. Click the organization’s links below to learn more about what they offer.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Ventana Wildlife Society

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Send questions to:

Savannah Peña, Environmental Education Supervisor

(831) 372-3196 x114
Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District
PO Box 223340, Carmel, CA 93922
pena@mprpd.org