The voters of Monterey County approved the measure which created the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District in the November election of 1972. In 2004, voters in the District approved a ballot measure creating the MPRPD Parks, Open Space and Coastal Preservation benefit assessment district. The voters agreed to an assessment of approximately $19/yr. per single family dwelling equivalent in order to provide funding for MPRPD to continue preserving and protecting parks and open space within the District.
The District's current boundaries cover over 500 square miles and include the seven incorporated cities on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and the Big Sur Coast. The District is governed by an elected Board of Directors, representing the citizens in each of five wards.
Mission & Purpose
Residents and visitors alike benefit from the spectacular natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. The region's ecologically diverse native landscapes, including undeveloped coastal dunes and wetlands, rocky shoreline, redwood canyons, Monterey pine terraces, and mixed hardwood flood plains are a major attraction for residents and visitors alike. The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District was formed in order to preserve and protect as much of this natural beauty as possible for future generations.
MISSION STATEMENT
Open Space Acquisition
To acquire for preservation and/or use in perpetuity the maximum amount of significant open space areas in the District for public benefit and enjoyment within the financial capability of The Park District.
Environmental Protection
To protect and preserve the natural processes of the ecosystem, cultural and historical sites and artifacts, plant and animal populations, watershed, visual resources and environmental quality.
Public Use
To provide natural environments that enhance the public's appreciation and understanding of open space through appropriate recreational, inspirational and educational activities.
Community Involvement
To encourage community involvement in the development of an open space system through joint projects with local agencies and organizations, and by encouraging citizen participation in the planning, development and maintenance of open space.
