Locke-Paddon Park, which offers winding trails through native plants, a wildflower extravaganza each spring, and hordes of rainbow-hued ducks and pushy geese. Jennifer Lagier Fellguth, local author
Innovative collaboration among the city of Marina, Marina Recreation Department and the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, resulting in a series of exciting nature activities and camps for community children as well as the establishment of Vince DiMaggio Park, Locke-Paddon Community Park, Marina Dunes Preserve and the Los Arboles Sports Complex. Jennifer Lagier Fellguth, local author
There are three entrances to Marina State Beach, where you can visit dune habitat, tour a ranger station, build sand castles, watch dolphins play, or just see an amazingly beautiful sunset. Take the Lake Street entrance for solitude and an unparalleled view of the Monterey Bay coastline. Ila Mettee-McCutchon, Mayor of Marina 2007
Take the East Garrison entrance onto Fort Ord from Reservation Road and hike, bicycle or ride your horse all the way to Del Rey Oaks. You can get the horse all the way to Del Rey Oaks. You can get the horse at the Marina Equestrian Center just off Imjin Parkway. Ila Mettee-McCutchon, Mayor of Marina 2007
Some little known special activities for the young, or young at heart, include world-class roller hockey at Water City Roller Hockey on Second Avenue, one of the best skate parks in the area on Hillcrest and a video arcade on Del Monte. Ila Mettee-McCutchon, Mayor of Marina 2007
Miles of bike path winding through the Armstrong Ranch, past wetlands and along the coastal shore, offering bikers a gorgeous view of Monterey Bay. Jennifer Lagier Fellguth, local author
