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Park Patrol

PARK PATROL: Laurel Park in Salinas

Laurel Park is a charming park next to Henry F. Kammann Elementary School in Salinas. It is an excellent location for those picking up their kids; they could burn more energy right after class.

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PARK PATROL: Mission Park in Salinas

Mission Park is a convenient park in south Salinas, perfect for picnics and soccer practice.

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PARK PATROL: Laguna Grande in Seaside

Laguna Grande Park in Seaside includes walking paths, sports fields, a lake, wildlife habitat and natural plants and flowers. A fun fact about this park is that 80% of it is in the city of Seaside and about 20% is located in the city of Monterey.

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PARK PATROL: Civic Center Playground, Marina

Civic Center Playground in Marina offers some challenging unique structures. It is connected to the Marina Youth Center which offers recreational activities, cultural events, field trips and after school care.

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PARK PATROL: Central Park in Salinas

Central Park in Salinas has BBQ areas, picnic tables, bathrooms, lots of green spaces, a community garden, and play structures separated into two sites, one for kids 5- 12-year-olds and one other for the younger crowd.

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PARK PATROL: Via Paraiso Park in Monterey

This week we visited Via Paraiso Park in Monterey. A light forested area, baseball diamond, grassy field, tennis courts/pickle ball, and a playground surround the park. There is a paved walkway around the baseball field.

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