MendoParks enhances the great work of California State Parks in Mendocino County.

We contribute financial support, additional hands, and innovative ideas to the projects we undertake.

Parks

We support 10 of Mendocino County’s State Parks – from providing interpretive panels and trail improvement to managing Visitor Centers that welcome park guests.

Programs

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MendoPark Programs include enrichment opportunities like Junior Rangers, Campfire Programs, Field Trips, and more to help outdoor explorers of all ages enjoy our county’s parks.

Coming Up

See all upcoming events on our Event Calendar.

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The Ford House

The Ford House

Navarro Interpretive Center

Navarro Interpretive Center

Van Damme Visitor Center

Van Damme Visitor Center

Greenwood Visitor Center

Greenwood Visitor Center





  
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MacKerricher State Park
              
              
            

          

          
            
          
          
            
              

                

                  
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Caspar Headlands State Beach
              
              
            

          

          
            
          
          
            
              

                

                  
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Manchester State Park

                

              

            
          
        

      
        

          
            
          
          

            
            

              
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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                  Cioppino Feed: Feb 3, 2023 5:00 and 7:30
In 2021, we were gifted the Cioppino Feed put on for many years by @mendocino.coast.clinics . For obvious reasons, it was postponed. And then postponed again in 2022.
Now, in 2023 IT'S BACK ON!
Join us Feb 3 f
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Know anyone looking for a fulfilling and fun role in an organization dedicated to preserving Mendocino County parks? Or maybe that's you?
Contact us today for more details or to apply!
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  An absolutely gorgeous day in the redwoods for our Mushroom Train fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who made this day a success: our volunteers, wineries, food preppers, whiskey pourers and people herders!
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And especially to @visitmendocino @skunktr
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Tomorrow! Join MendoParks and the Mendocino Mermaids for California Coastal Clean Up 2022!
Saturday 9/17/22

10am-noon

Meet is at the riverside of Big River Beach, Mendocino Headlands State Park. Feel free to bring your own litter-getters and bucket
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  #HappySeptember & thank you to our #ParkAngels who partner with us to keep parks safe, accessible, & thriving:

@littleriverinn 
@surfandsandlodge 
@beachhouseinn 
@thebeachcombermotel 
Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians,
Mendocino Realty @
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  The naked ladies have arrived at Mendocino Headlands State Park! Thank you @mendocino111 for capturing this gorgeous photo!

According to Naturalist.com "Naked lady flowers or naked lady lilies are a unique phenomenon in the late summer garden: 
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Good morning 🌞
Thank you to our Park Angels for making our parks better places!
@littleriverinn
@surfandsandlodge
@thebeachcombermotel
@beachhouseinn
@flowrestaurantandlounge
@braggadoon
@cornersofthemouth
@roedererestate
@outofthisworldmendocino
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                  Last weekend we celebrated the opening of the fantastic Captain Fletcher's Inn at Navarro River Redwoods State Park!

We kicked the day off with a fun and very interesting talk by State Parks interpreter Michelle Levesque along with a discussion on a
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Caminata de Flores Silvestres / Wildflower Walk 🌷🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼
June 18, 2022 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM 

Meet at Silvergate Parking lot, MacKerricher State Park (between the Surf & Sand and Beachcomber): 1121 N Main St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 

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                  Celebrate the first-ever California State Parks Week with us on Thursday, June 16 at 2:30 pm for Health and Wellness Day!

Join MendoParks and park staff for a "wildflower wellness" exploration at Mendocino Headlands State Park. Discover ho
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP PICNIC

Sunday June 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Greenwood Community Center, Elk 

For many years, coast-based environmental organizations (California Native Plant Society, Dorothy King Young Chapter; Mendocino Land
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  This weekend marked a momentous occasion: The Navarro Interpretive Center ("Captain Fletcher's Inn," Navarro Beach) is now open to the public every weekend--- the first time this has happened since @castateparks acquired the historic buildi
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      
    
  


  













    

  
  

  



  
    
    


  




  

    

    
      
    
    

  

  

    

      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      




  
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Thank you to all of our volunteers, donors, members and everyone who supports MendoParks.