This is a great community park, here in Monterey. It is always clean and most of the time it is…read morerelatively vacant. The location is directly south of the Presidio of Monterey. Located within this park they have a basketball court, a ball field and a small playground. I believe it is dog friendly as I have not seen any signs which state otherwise. The one thing to note is that in the later hours of the day, parking is very limited. However anytime before 3pm and you won't have any issues finding parking. You can enter the park from either Anita St or Monroe St. Be careful in Monroe, as the curbs are VERY high and your passenger door will hit the curb when you open the door. Also be aware that the area has a 2 hour parking limit, without local permit.

Cute lil dog friendly park and playground. It has a rocking seahorse that my kiddo loved. Big kid…read moreand toddler swings. There's a climbing structure and plenty of benches. They have a grill. And park looks well kept up.

The Durant-Farallones Neighborhood Association (DFNA) formed in 2005 with the aim of improving the…read morequality of life for residents by improving our parks, increasing neighborhood safety, and building a sense of community. 17 years later, Durant Park has been transformed into a thriving recreation space with new ADA playground equipment, a picnic table, pollinator gardens, trees and landscaping.

We was a practice with my son for baseball. It's was nice here it's good practice for the kidsread more

Preston Park is arguably Marina's best park. Preston Park has everything you can think of, it's…read moreclean, has a huge soccer/football field, has a baseball diamond, has basketball courts and a decent playground area for kids to be kids. "If a park has so many positive qualities, why is it only getting a four-star rating?", you might ask. AVAILABILITY... My friends and I used to actually play football here at least once a week until the City decided to use the park for ALL and I do mean ALL of their sporting events. It's a City-owned park, so I understand they have the right to use it as they please, but to hog it up year-round seems a little excessive. There are times when the park can be used without fear of being kicked off, but at peak hours, just forget about it.

This is a fairly new state park. It is a small section of coastline in the town of Marina, just a…read morecouple of small towns north of Monterey. It used to be owned by Fort Ord which was a US Army base from World War 2 to about 1994. They used this coastline which was mostly sand dunes to train soldiers mostly in rifle and artillery fare. There are a few remnants of structures from the past but most are gone. There are plaques now to tell you what used to be where. I found it to be a good educational read. Some of the trails are going under renovation so I had to improvise my hike here. The trails seem like they come close to the highway and a few entry points going to the beach. The beach I went to was very empty due to the rough coast. It is usually pretty windy, and the water very cold, rough and with rip tides. Not really a beach to lay a blanket and/or play in the water. It was very peaceful tho in that strong nature sense. Parking is free, low crowd density, good for shorter non-strenuous hikes, I think I can find a purpose for this place.

Name That Dune…read more Formerly part of the Fort Ord Army post, this 1k-acre oceanfront state park consists of four miles of beach lined with the eponymous sand dunes. It is also one of California's newest state parks, as it has only been officially open since 2009. The Good: * Private parking lot * Free to visit! * Dogs allowed on recreation trail but not the beach or spur trails that lead to the beach. * Great beaches with amazing views * Great place to ride your bike as there's a little over 4 miles of paved trails The Meh: * Port-o-potties in the parking lot * Local Outdoor Enthusiasts™ hanging out in the parking lot. The Ugly: * Part of the paved trail was closed during our visit (April 11th, '26) Conclusion: Great state beach with not many amenities.

Such a tranquil spot. After shopping all day, my feet were killing me. I was…read moreso glad to find a quiet place to just sit and relax. This place is very calming to the soul and so beautiful.

Piccadilly Park is a cute functional park sandwiched between galleries in the downtown of…read moreCamel-By-the-Sea. The plaque says, "This park would not exist were it not for the diligence of two civic - minded citizens , Carol J. Stratton and Jean B. Mitchell 1979 they launched a campaign to save this parcel , the home the former Piccadilly Nursery , from commercial development In the process they founded the Carmel - by - the - Sea Garden which raised funds to create this city - owned park almost 20 years later . The Garden Club continues to maintain this property for the enjoyment of all , residents and visitors alike." Thanks to the city for maintaining the unisex public restroom and recycling bins. It looks like a great place to take a lunch break at enjoying the tranquil atmosphere.

Another wonderful little park to take the family. I used to entertain at birthdays here because it…read moreis an excellent park for children. Lots of structures to play on and lots of grassy areas. Perfect park for getting out of the house and taking the kids to play.

We love be this park. It's clean and the kid love playing here. If you are in del Rey oaks this is…read morea great park to visit.

Del Rey Oaks homeowners sponsor this park. The old white building is the original city hall. Great…read moreplace for BBQs and youth sports.

Even before the COVID-19 closures in 2020, Seaside residents and students from local elementary…read moreschools began weeding, watering, and caring for Lincoln-Cunningham Park, a once-neglected gem of a park. The newly established pollinator gardens, the mulching, and regular community clean-up events have made a world of difference. It's wonderful to see this and so many other Seaside parks being revitalized and restored for recreational use.

These parks have seen better days and need some TLC. They have areas to BBQ, playground for the…read morekids and a great view. When summer arrives, hope they are in good shape for family fun days.