Monterey Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Monterey, California.
This 2.8-acre neighborhood park is located by Jessie Street between Prescott Street and David Avenue. Facilities include play equipment, turf area, picnic area, BBQ, tennis court, basketball court and meeting and multi-purpose rooms.
Toro Park was first opened to the public in 1971. Visitors enjoy hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails in this park. There are also horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, ballfields, picnic facilities and playgrounds for families and groups.
Located just 20 mi from California’s central coast, Lake San Antonio is a place for year-round activities such as picnicking, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating and water-skiing.
This historic park overlooks Lighthouse Avenue and Monterey Bay and features several monuments to the region's early history. Some monuments are for Spanish Captain Gaspar de Portola and Father Junipero Serra, who claimed California for Spain in 1770.
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS), is a Federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast.
Almost 8.5 mi of horseback riding and hiking trails are provided in this park. There is a self-guided nature trail featuring fossils from the Miocene epoch and passing through the summit of Jacks Peak.
The Monterey State Historic Park features several buildings that preserve the history of the area. Located in Monterey on Custom House Plaza.
Via Paraiso Park
Via Paraiso Park is a 10.6-acre multi-use neighborhood park, including the Peter J. Aldrete ball field, two tennis courts, play equipment, a half basketball court, a group BBQ picnic area and restrooms.
Whispering Pines Park
Another park in Monterey is this 3.1-acre park at Pacific and Alameda Streets. There is also an amphitheatre, BBQ picnic areas and restrooms.
El Estero Park Complex
El Estero Park Complex features a 45-acre multi-use recreation area. Possible activities include sailing a paddleboat or having a BBQ in the picnic areas and much more. Restrooms are available.
Fisherman's Flats Park
Fisherman's Flats Park is a 1.5-acre park, including play equipment, turf, BBQ and picnic area.
Larkin Park
Facilities in this park include play equipment, multi-purpose playfield, basketball court, picnic tables, BBQ and restrooms.
Jacks Ball Park
Located in downtown Monterey, Jacks Ball Park is a 3.7-acre multi-use sports park at Franklin and Figueroa Streets. Facilities include ball field and bleachers with night lighting play area and restrooms.
Dennis the Menace Park & Playground
Known throughout California for its playful, not-your-average park equipment and extensive size, the Dennis the Menace Park & Playground is a Monterey favorite with both kids and adults. The park was created in 1956 and opens daily at 10am (free admission).
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