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.

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

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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

Featured
Day 1 Hike!
Save the Date: Mendocino Wine Walk (Chamber of Commerce Event)
Save the Date: Little River Inn Whale Fest's Annual Battle of the Bloody Mary's
Battle of the Margaritas!
Save the Date: Fort Bragg Wine Walk and Beer Fest (Chamber of Commerce Event)
Save the Date: Westport Whale Fest Activities (not a MendoParks event)

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

MacKerricher Visitor Center

MacKerricher Visitor Center





  
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MacKerricher State Park
              
              
            

          

          
            
          
          
            
              

                

                  
MacKerricher State Park

                

              

            
          
        

      
        

          
            
          
          

            
            

              
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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Westport Union Landing State Beach

                

              

            
          
        

      
        

          
            
          
          

            
            

              
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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Jughandle State Preserve

                

              

            
          
        

      
        

          
            
          
          

            
            

              
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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Navarro River Redwoods State Park

                

              

            
          
        

      
        

          
            
          
          

            
            

              
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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                  Join us (and Guide Mario Abreu) for the MendoParks yearly DAY 1 HIKE! Details in pic. Space IS limited (RSVP required). Hope to see you at VanDamme on 1/1/25 for a great beginning to happy new year!
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  TWO DAYS left! Reserve your spot now on this Saturday’s Mushroom, Whiskey, and Wine Train! skunktrain.com/mushroom-train
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Feeling a little election fatigue? Why not blow off some STEAM at this year’s Mushroom, Whiskey & Wine Train! Saturday, November 2 - reserve your spot now. www.skunktrain.com/mushroom-train/ and in linktree. @visitmendocino @skunktrain
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Great day with @mendocinomermaids at Big River for the coastal cleanup! With the help of great volunteers we picked up 26 pounds of trash! #mendoparks #statepark #mendocino
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Coastal Cleanup! Come to Big River Beach and join us! #mendoparks #mendocinomermaids
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Gorgeous hike to the Russian Gulch State Park sink hole today! #mendoparks #statepark #mendocinocoast
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Join us this Saturday at Big River! MendoParks and @mendocinomermaids will be there…#mendocinocalifornia #statepark
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  The view from today’s State Parks volunteer appreciation BBQ! #stateparks #mendoparks #mendocino
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  We had a great First Day Hike on Monday with mycologist Mario Abreu doing a lecture and guided mushroom walk at Van Damme State Park! It was a beautiful day to be outdoors and a great way to start the New Year. Thanks to Mario for his time and expert
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  UPDATE, HIKE FULL!: This New Year's Day, join volunteer Mario Abreu, local Naturalist/Mycologist, for this free morning event, including a beginners' introduction to mushroom identification and a guided mushroom walk. Pre-registration is mandatory fo
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Join us tomorrow for a hike at Jug Handle SNR! https://www.mendocinobeacon.com/2023/11/09/mendoparks-to-introduce-updated-jug-handle-trail-guide-this-weekend/
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

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