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Monterey is known by residents and visitors for its natural beauty and unique landscapes. With the anxiety of development threatening these areas, peninsula residents voted to create the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District in 1972.
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Revision as of 21:09, 4 April 2018

Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District logo. Image from Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Centers[1]

Summary

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is a special district entrusted to acquire lands for preserving open space and providing recreational opportunities in the Monterey Bay Region. Since its inception in 1972, the MPRPD has protected approximately 13,050 acres of open space, accounting for 24 parks and open spaces. [2]. The MPRPD's vision is "to have several large well managed parks distributed regionally across the District, representing a variety of habitats, concurrently protecting our environment and enhancing our community’s health, recreational and environmental education opportunities." [3]

MPRPD Property Map [4]

Properties of the MPRPD

History

Monterey is known by residents and visitors for its natural beauty and unique landscapes. With the anxiety of development threatening these areas, peninsula residents voted to create the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District in 1972.

Organization Structure

5-year strategic plan

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Board of Directors released the 5-Year Strategic Plan in December 2015.[4] The Strategic Plan sets seven goals for 2016-2020:

  • Stewardship of Parks and Open Space through Land Use and Conservation Planning
  • Engaging People with Nature
  • Enhance MPRPD’s Relevance to our Community District-wide
  • Collaborative Partnerships
  • Invest in Human Capital
  • Maintain Financial Sustainability
  • Review Items Considered but May Not be Completed in Next 5-Years

References

  1. https://www.pacificgrove.org/membership/business-directory/attractions/monterey-peninsula-regional-park-district/1339
  2. MPRPD, History
  3. MPRPD, Mission
  4. 4.0 4.1 Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. 2015. Strategic Plan 2016-2020.

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