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The District is governed by a five member Board of Directors. Each member is elected (During even years) from a distinct area, or Ward. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month, and are open to the public in accordance with [[The Brown Act]].
 
The District is governed by a five member Board of Directors. Each member is elected (During even years) from a distinct area, or Ward. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month, and are open to the public in accordance with [[The Brown Act]].
  
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MPRPD acquired lands are classified as one of fives types depending on the qualities and intended use of the open space:
 
MPRPD acquired lands are classified as one of fives types depending on the qualities and intended use of the open space:
  

Revision as of 23:59, 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 Boundary and Property Map [4]

Properties of the MPRPD

History and Structure

Monterey is known by residents and visitors for its natural beauty and unique landscapes. With anxiety of development threatening these areas, peninsula residents voted to create the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District in 1972. [5]

Wards of the MPRPD [6]

Board of Directors

The District is governed by a five member Board of Directors. Each member is elected (During even years) from a distinct area, or Ward. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month, and are open to the public in accordance with The Brown Act.

Fundind

Classification of Open Space

MPRPD acquired lands are classified as one of fives types depending on the qualities and intended use of the open space:

1. Regional Parks

Regional parks are spacious land areas of at least 40 acres (or have potential to expand to 40 acres) with outstanding features for recreational and educational opportunities. Regional parks are managed for both recreation and protection and consist of visitor serving facilities.[5] MPRPD Regional parks include:
  • Garland Ranch Regional Park
  • Palo Corona Regional Park

2. Preserves

3. Trails

4. Community Parks

5. Open Spaces

Projects

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 MPRPD (2015). Strategic Plan 2016-2020.
  5. 5.0 5.1 MPRPD (1998). Mater Plan
  6. MPRPD (2017). Let's Go Outdoors.

Links

Disclaimer

This is not the official Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District page. This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.