Laguna Grande Park is a 35-acre regional park located on the border of Monterey and Seaside. It is actively managed by the Laguna Grande Regional Park Joint Powers Agency (JPA), which includes the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, the City of Seaside, and the City of Monterey.
At the park’s center is a large freshwater lake that serves as a rich habitat for birds, wildlife, and native riparian vegetation. Surrounding the lake is a 1-mile loop trail that connects park visitors to playgrounds, soccer fields, picnic areas, and parking lots.
The park was established in 1978, and as it has aged, the need to maintain the vegetation and trails has increased. This maintenance is essential to ensure safe access throughout the park and to discourage illegal camping in its densely vegetated areas. The JPA selected BFS to develop a maintenance plan, which underwent an environmental review process (CEQA) and a permitting process with agencies such as California Fish and Wildlife, the Regional Water Quality Board, and the Coastal Commission.
The plan aims to restore the balance between nature and people, enhance habitat and viewsheds, and develop a long-term maintenance strategy. BFS is collaborating closely with JPA staff and the community to set priorities and create an implementation strategy that aligns with the resources of JPA agencies.
