Policies - Parks

Special Activities at County Parks

The County is now accepting permit applications for special activities in County parks, including bounce houses, rock climbing walls, game trailers, human hamster balls, etc.

A permit will be required for any equipment, special activity, serving or consumption of alcohol, amplified music/sound or film and photography at County parks. Specific limitations on use at each Park may apply. 

Cancellations Policies

• PICNIC AREA / BUILDING RESERVATIONS:
  * Cancellations must be submitted, in writing, to Parks:
  * Cancellation Fee will apply.
  
  > Received 21+ calendar days prior to reservation date:
  ~ Cancellation Fee will apply.
  ~ Rental Use fee & security deposit refunded or transferable to another date.
  
  > Received 11-20 calendar days prior to the reservation date:
  ~ Cancellation Fee will apply.
  ~ 50% of Rental Use fee forfeited; balance refunded or transferable to another date.
  ~ Security deposit fully refunded.
  
  > Received 0-10 calendar days prior to reservation date:
  ~ Cancellation Fee will apply.
  ~ Security deposit fully refunded

• CAMPING RESERVATIONS:- San Lorenzo Park, Lakes San Antonio & Nacimiento
  * Cancellations received seven (7) or more calendar days prior to arrival date:
  * Change fee will be charged.
  * Processing fee is forfeited.
  * Rental fee is fully refunded or transferable to another date.
  * Cancellations received less than seven (7) calendar days prior to arrival date:
  * Change fee will be charged.
  * Processing and Rental fees are forfeited.
  * Security deposit is fully refunded.

• LODGING - Lakes San Antonio & Nacimiento
  * Cancellations received fourteen (14) or more calendar days prior to arrival date:
  * Change fee will be charged.
  * Processing fee is forfeited.
  * Rental fee and security deposit are fully refunded or transferable to another date.
  * Cancellations received less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to arrival date:
  * Change fee will be charged.
  * Rental fees are forfeited.

• Cancellation requests must be in writing and submitted in one of the following manners:
  
  ~ Email to: parks@countyofmonterey.gov
  ~ Mailed to:
  County of Monterey, Parks
  1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor
  Salinas CA 93901
  Please include the name on the reservation, date(s) of reservation and the Park you reserved at in your cancellation request.
  
  If you have any questions regarding cancellation of your picnic, building or camping reservation,
  please contact our office at (831) 755-4895 or (888) 588-2267.

Pet Policy

Monterey County Parks are Dog Friendly! Dogs are welcome at all Monterey County Parks. Dogs provide great company while barbequing, playing sports, or hiking. We offer short and longer trails that will be perfect for your dog’s individual needs. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 7’ and supervised at all times, except when in a designated “Dog Park”. Please be courteous and pick-up after your pets. This helps keep the parks beautiful for everyone to enjoy. 

Dogs are permitted at the park to camp with their owners. There is a limit of two dogs per campsite.  Additional fees are applicable for dogs. Services dogs are exempt from fee. Per Monterey County Ordinance 14.12.100, proof of Rabies vaccination is required for each dog. Please contact Parks at parks@countyofmonterey.gov for current fee information.

Special event promoters enforce different dog policies. It is important to be aware of these individual policies before attending each event. Please follow the links on the special events pages for more information.

Alcohol Permits

Alcohol (beer and wine) is permitted in a reservation site only when the appropriate insurance coverage and limits has been provided and an alcohol permit has been approved by the Parks Division.

Visitors wishing to serve alcohol at their event are required to acquire an Alcohol Permit, have security guard(s) present and provide the appropriate Liquor/Host Liability insurance at the visitor’s sole expense.   

Requests should be sent to the Parks office at  parks@countyofmonterey.gov  a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the event.  Insurance requirements are detailed in the Parks Facility Use Rules and Polices which may be found on the Forms & Applications page.  The certificate of insurance must be provided to the Parks office for review and approval before the Alcohol Permit is issued.

For those events serving alcohol with 30 or more guests, security guard presence is required.  Security guard requirements is set forth in the Parks Facility Use Rules and Polices which may be found on the Forms & Applications page.

Please always drink responsibly, and do not drink and drive. The law will be enforced.