Come to Marin County to hike, bike, ride, paddle, swim, and play.  With 39 parks and 34 open space preserves, Marin County is your place for outdoor adventure.  Marin County Parks manages 17,500 acres of parks and open space:  Please click here to find a location list and maps.

Marin County Parks is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and engaging the people of Marin in the shared commitment of preserving, protecting, and enriching the natural beauty of Marin's parks and open spaces, and providing recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all generations.  For more details on Operations, Maintenance, Conservation Projects and Planning, please visit us directly here.

Marin County in partnership with Leave No Trace currently has a Cleaner California Coast initiative, and practicing the seven principles are encouraged.  These seven principles is an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. The Principles can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your backyard. Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information to empower you to minimize your impacts:

Principle #1:  Plan Ahead and Prepare

Principle #2:  Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces

Principle #3:  Dispose of Waste Properly

Principle #4:  Leave What You Find

Principle #5:  Miminize Campfire Impacts

Principle #6:  Respect Wildlife

Principle #7:  Be Considerate of Others