MendoParks 501(c)(3) supports Mendocino Coast’s State Parks by contributing financial and volunteer support to various projects and programs.

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

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(Whale Festival) Westport Information Station
MacKerricher Whale Skeleton Painting!

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
              
              
            

          

          
            
          
          
            
              

                

                  
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                  Join us for our fun (and free!) State Parks Whale Festival Events this weekend at MacKerricher! #castateparks #mendocinocoast 

Saturday, March 15:
Whale Tale Trail 10 am - 1 pm + Campfire Program 6 pm - 7 pm

Sunday, March 16: Paint the Whale Skelet
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Unfortunately due to rain we are canceling today's invasive plant removal at Greenwood, BUT, fret not! We're trying again on Friday, March 28!
Invasive Plant Removal at Greenwood State Beach!
10 AM to Noon | Friday, March 28
Greenwood State Beach
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                  California State Parks is proud to support students at the 39th Annual Mendocino County Science and Engineering Fair & STEAM Expo! We will have information on the 4th Grade Adventure Pass, the Library Parks Pass (https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Mendo Coast Locals! Come on out for a "Purge Party!" (like a yard sale, but better!). A portion of proceeds goes to MendoParks....Sunday, March 2, 9 am - 3 pm!
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  Help us remove Invasive Plant Removal at Greenwood State Beach AND have fun doing it!
Friday, March 14th
10 AM to Noon
Greenwood State Beach
Meet at the Day Use parking area (across from Elk Store)
We will focus on Broom along the trails and using th
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  The first park of MendoParks' Park of the Month series is Russian Gulch State Park! Join us for a guided (and leisurely) hike to the gorgeous waterfall - no presentations, just being together and BEING in nature. It's free and includes homemade hot a
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  A margarita competition?!? That's MADNESS. Join us at noon on Saturday, March 8 for this super fun event - a fundraiser for MendoParks no less! Details on pic and see you there! @littleriverinn
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  A BIG thank you to everyone who came out for MendoParks' sold-out Day 1 Hike! Guide/Instructor Mario Abreu did a fantastic presentation and walk at Van Damme State Park. Hot apple cider was flowing and what a great way to ring in the new year. Best t
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      

        

        

        
          
            

              

                
                
                  
                  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
                
                
              

            

          

          
        

      
    
  


  













    

  
  

  



  
    
    


  
  




  

    

    
      
    
    

  

  

    

      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      




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