Parks & Preserves

Looking up into redwood tree canopy

Parks & Preserves

Hike, bike, ride, paddle, swim, play. There are 18,500 beautiful acres to explore. Find fun things to do in Marin County's 39 parks and 34 open space preserves.

Discover & Learn

Cicada

Discover & Learn

Summer is here. Listen for the hum of cicadas. Flocks of quail are on the march. Shorebirds are having a splash. 

Projects & Programs

Detail from Stafford Lake master plan

Projects & Programs

Parks is working to reduce fire risk, and more. Check out habitat restoration, road and trail, and park improvements.

Calendar 

What's Happening Now

Prescribed burn on Angel Island, September 8. Smoke may be visible to Bay Area residents and travelers on nearby highways.
Beginning October 1, 2026, picnic and court reservations will be on a new online platform. No reservations will be accepted between September 15 and September 30, 2026, as we transition to Rec.Us.
Reed Ranch Fire Road in Ring Mountain Preserve closed Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mill Valley/Sausalito Path bridge repairs. One-lane traffic on two bridges north of McGlashan Path intersection, September 1 to November 1. Expect slowdowns.
Sunrise Fire Road and a segment of Old White Hill Grade Fire Road closed in Loma Alta Preserve, for landslide repairs.
Check the Parks Calendar for event cancellations.