Let's Go Outdoors!

Discover the wonders of nature by attending a free, quality program from our award-winning Let’s Go Outdoors! catalog. Programs are designed for the young and young-at-heart.

Sign-Up for Activities

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REGISTER HERE

Registration is required for most programs. Registration opens one calendar month prior to the session start date at 12:00 am and closes at 4:00 pm the day before the activity. The link above will take you to CivicRec.

View a PDF version of our current LGO! catalog.

Watch our video tutorial for help registering.

Need to cancel? Just email us at lgo@mprpd.org.

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Upcoming Event Calendar

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UPCOMING EVENTS

View a list of upcoming LGO! events here!

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Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month with ParkRx Monterey County

Free outdoor event on July 26, 2026, at Toro Park. Activities include yoga, nature walk, and more. Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month!
A free outdoor event celebrating parks, health, and community on July 26, 2026, at Toro Park, featuring activities like yoga and hiking.

Join ParkRx and community partners for Power of Parks, a free family-friendly event celebrating Parks & Recreation Month through outdoor recreation, wellness, and community connection.

 Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Toro Park, 501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908

Start your day by exploring Marks Ranch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (meeting location is 487 117th Drive, Salinas, adjacent to Toro Park) before joining the main event at Toro Park at noon. Then, enjoy a variety of free activities including:

  • A guided nature walk
  • Yoga
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Rock painting
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Community resources

The Power of Parks is hosted by ParkRx Monterey County in partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, Monterey County Parks, Big Sur Land Trust, Salinas Valley Health, Live Well Monterey County, Montage Health, and other community partners to encourage healthy lifestyles through time spent outdoors.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/ThePowerofParks

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Call for LGO! Instructors

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Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills about nature with others? If so, the Park District is looking for you to lead a Let’s Go Outdoors! program.

Read the "Call for Instructors" flyer for more information and submit a proposal if you would like to lead an outdoor-related program, class, or nature-themed activity.

Submit proposal for Fall 2026/Winter 2027: Instructor Proposal Form, by August 4, 2026.

Contact: lgo@mprpd.org