Tag: parks and recreation
Pinnacles National Park begins new sign-making operation
SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park recently purchased and assembled a new sign-making machine, which will help the Pinnacles Trail Crew to update the park’s...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 9, 2022
PLAYGROUND CLOSURE
KING CITY — City of King will temporarily close the playground at Forden Park for repairs to the playground surface beginning Feb. 8...
Climbing advisories in effect at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — Annual measures to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Park, located five miles east of Soledad, were reinstated as of Jan. 18.
According...
Soledad hosts first Holiday Hoopfest basketball tournament
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad Parks and Recreation hosted its first-ever Holiday Hoopfest basketball tournament last month.
Four teams participated in the tournament, which was...
Salinas Valley park projects receive $26M in state grants
SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly $26 million has been awarded for park projects in the Salinas Valley as part of the state’s “Outdoors for All”...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 15, 2021
PARK CLOSURES
KING CITY — City of King has temporarily closed the Aera Soccer Park and Creekbridge Baseball Park beginning Dec. 9 through Feb. 28...
Monterey County seeks grant funding for park projects
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department will apply for millions of dollars in grants for park improvements at Lake...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 24, 2021
WALKING TOURS
KING CITY — A walking tour of historic Highway 101 in Downtown King City is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25. Led by local...
Public gives input on desired recreational programs in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The City of Greenfield is seeking feedback from community members regarding the type of recreational activities they would like to see in...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 7, 2021
CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Sept. 3, campfire restrictions are in place at all Monterey County parks and lakes, including the Laguna Seca Recreational...
Local News
9th annual Greenfield Coat Drive gets underway
GREENFIELD — Local resident Avelina Torres is once again spearheading the annual Greenfield Coat Drive, which seeks donations to benefit homeless individuals and others...
