Monterey County Local Parks & Recreation News Articles and Digest

Environment Parks & Recreation

Former Golf Course in Carmel Valley Gets Boost for Rewilding

04/14/2023
“This is one of the biggest processed-based restoration projects in the state of California and will be the most significant restoration effort in the Park District's history,” said Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Planning and Conservation Division Manager Jake Smith.

From Monterey Herald...

Parks & Recreation History City of Salinas City of Salinas City Council

Salinas Heritage Park Proponents Voice Support

04/11/2023
“That was so impressive tonight and to stifle that energy would be a real bummer, so I realize there's a process and I see the other side of it,” said Councilman Steve McShane. “I’ve been talked to by city staff on this subject, but we can't squash that energy, we really can’t. It would be a huge mistake.”

From Monterey County Weekly...

Parks & Recreation Sports

Pacific Grove City Council Votes 5-2 to Stop the Current Effort to Bring a Skatepark to Town.

04/06/2023
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A young boy in a baseball jersey named Milo stole the show briefly at the Pacific Grove City Council meeting on April 5, as he asked the council to support building a skatepark.

From Monterey Herald...

Parks & Recreation City of Del Rey Oaks

Del Rey Oaks Approves FORTAG, Comes Closer to Construction

04/04/2023
The first phase portion of the FORTAG trail that passes through Del Rey Oaks will be a new 1.5-mile segment.

From Monterey Herald...

Parks & Recreation

New Monument Created on California-Nevada Border

03/21/2023
In the largest land conservation act of his presidency so far, President Biden has established a new national monument in the Mojave Desert, protecting an area sacred to Native American tribes.

From Monterey County Weekly...

City of Pacific Grove Parks & Recreation Sports

Pacific Grove Recreation Board Deletes Controversial Alternative for Skatepark Location.

02/27/2023
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One after another, neighbors of George Washington Park beseeched the Pacific Grove Recreation Board on Feb. 23 to remove it from a list of possible locations for a proposed skatepark.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Economy & Jobs Parks & Recreation

Visit California Hires Global Consulting Firm

01/23/2023
JLL will prepare a dozen regional strategic plans to help the state marketing organization promote smart, sustainable tourism over the next decade.

From Monterey Herald...

Families & Children Parks & Recreation

Pico Partners in Negotiations to Buy Boy Scout Camp in Big Sur

12/15/2022
Pico Partners, an entity made up of the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County, Camp Krem Camping Unlimited, and the White Stag Leadership Development Academy have entered into an agreement.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Parks & Recreation Transportation Transportation Agency for Monterey County County of Monterey

Moss Landing Segment of Scenic Trail on Hold ‘Indefinitely’

12/10/2022
Tthe wait for a safe trail crossing the Moss Landing harbor just got longer after Caltrans employees discovered a deteriorating retaining wall.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Parks & Recreation History United States

President Biden Announces New National Monument Near Nevada-California Border

11/29/2022
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument will protect sacred Native American sites, wildlife.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Parks & Recreation

No Reservations Needed to Visit Yosemite National Park Next Year

11/14/2022
For the first time in three years, visitors won't need to book ahead to enter the park in 2023.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Environment Parks & Recreation

Big Sur’s Sykes Hot Springs – Which Are Illegal – Have Again Become a Destination.

10/26/2022
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As social media platforms exploded over the last 15 years, so did the exposure of picture-perfect destinations in Big Sur, which seem to have become a bucket list for many out-of-town travelers. It’s why traffic on Highway 1 often snarls…

From Monterey County Weekly...

City of Del Rey Oaks Parks & Recreation

Del Rey Oaks Officials Revisit the Rules Around a Central Park Amid Neighbor Complaints.

10/13/2022
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Del Rey Park is one of two parks owned by Del Rey Oaks, and sits just behind City Hall, in the canyon long ago carved out by Arroyo del Rey.

From Monterey Herald...

City of Seaside City of Seaside Recreation Services Parks & Recreation Sports

Seaside Seeks Qualified Firm for Its Parks Master Plan

10/03/2022
Seaside is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a plan for city parks. “A lot has changed since 2005, when the city last did a Parks and Recreation Master Plan,” said Seaside Recreation Director Dan Meewis. Creating the plan would involve city staff, advisory bodies, and members of the community.

From Monterey Herald...

City of Del Rey Oaks City of Del Rey Oaks City Council Parks & Recreation

Del Rey Oaks Segment of FORTAG Gets Theme

09/29/2022
The Del Rey Oaks City Council heard a presentation on the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway project that on the coastal theme chosen for the segment that runs through the city.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Parks & Recreation Sports

The Cross-Country Course at Palo Corona Has the Regional Park District in the Hot Seat.

09/28/2022
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The controversy over the cross-country track at Palo Corona Regional Park does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

From Monterey Herald...

City of Marina City of Marina City Council Animals Parks & Recreation

Marina City Council Approves Concessionaire for Equestrian Park

09/08/2022
After a contentious meeting, the Marina City Council voted 3-2 to approve a concessionaire agreement with Chaparral Country Corp. of Woodside to provide recreation facilities and public programs at the Marina Equestrian Center Park.

From CapRadio...

Environment Parks & Recreation State of California

How Wildfires Are Transforming California’s Landscapes

08/21/2022
All over California, wildfires have ravaged iconic landscapes. Places that once seemed permanent are disappearing—and researchers are having to rethink how best to protect them.

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Families & Children Parks & Recreation

Cheaper Thrills

08/05/2022
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Top-notch tourist attractions that won’t break the bank.

From Salinas Valley Tribune...

City of Greenfield Parks & Recreation

City of Greenfield Receives Nearly $700K for Recreational Activities

08/05/2022
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Greenfield has been awarded a nearly $700,000 grant from California State Parks to create and expand access to outdoor experiences for local youth and families.

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