El Estero Park Complex is a 45-acre City-wide multi-use recreation area in the center of Monterey at Del Monte/Camino Aguajito/Fremont/Camino El Estero. Paddleboat concession at lake, group BBQ picnic area, exercise course, restrooms (reservations: 646.3866).

Home of the following:

Dennis the Menace Playground:
Open daily 10 a.m. to dusk. Closed on non-holiday Tuesdays, Sept. - May.

Montery Youth Center:
777 Pearl Street. Multi-use recreation facility for youth, teen, and adult activities. Programming information: 646.3873. [more...]

Frank E. Sollecito, Jr. Ballpark:
Multi-use field, standard ball diamond (lighted), bleachers, restrooms. Programming Information:646.3969.

Monterey Dance Studio:
Wood dance floor, ballet bars. Programming information: 646.3873.

El Estero Boating Concession: 375.1484

El Estero Snack Bar:
Open weekends year round (summer, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), 372.8446.

Monterey Dog Park:
The City of Monterey has a dog park where your dog can run off leash. The park is located across from the Monterey Youth Center. There are separate areas for small dogs and larger dogs. Water is available; however, you need to bring your own container. [More...]

Monterey Skate Park:
Open daily from 9 a.m. until dusk. Located next to Lake El Estero behind Sollecito Ballpark. The Monterey Skate Park features fun and exciting elements that will challenge skateboarders and in-line skaters of all skills and abilities. More than 40 local skaters and youth participated in the design, development and construction process. [More...]

Rules: 1) Skaters under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult; 2) All skaters are required to wear safety gear, including a helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist/hand guards. (Monterey City Ordinance No. 3268).

El Estero Exercise Course
A wonderful recreational experience for the folks of Monterey! A parcourse combines all the elements of a scientifically designed exercise program. The parcourse is a series of 18 exercise stations spaced in 3 clusters. It is approximately a 1.2 mile path around Lake El Estero. Information board is located at each cluster.

El Estero Fishing Piers
Grab your fishing pole and come fish off the piers at El Estero Lake. The piers are located on Pearl Street across from El Estero picnic area. The lake is stocked several times a year. Anyone 16 years and older is required to have a fishing license. Any adult assisting a youth is also required to have a license. For further information, call the City of Monterey Parks Division at 646.3860.