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CONTACT INFORMATION

Karen Nordstrand *
Film Commissioner, Monterey County Film Commission
801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite 104, Monterey, CA 93940 USA
831.646.0910 phone 1
831.594.9410 mobile
831.655.9250 fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
https://filmmonterey.org/contact/


Chris Russo *
Recreation Coordinators & Supervisors, El Estero Park Center
(831) 646-3873 phone 1
[email protected]


* key contact

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General Notes: updated 5.30.25 bd

Jurisdictions: Monterey, MONTEREY COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 8/19/2025

Location Details

Dennis the Menace Playground at El Estero Park Complex

United States / Monterey, California
Location ID: #10105896

This park is so fun for kids! There is a huge old Southern Pacific railroad engine at the entrance. After looking at it, next kids will run to try the rock climbing wall. Parents can relax happily on the little grassy hills under a tree. Kids can climb up a ramp and cross a huge bridge that sways from side to side. Stretched out below them are a series of playgrounds! They can slide down two huge wavy green slides on the hill and then run through cement tunnels. Some retro 70s-looking playground equipment makes for some unusual climbs. There's plenty of sand to run around in. A red roller slide under the yellow arch is a popular spot. On the far end, kids can peek through the fence to see Monterey Skate Park on Lake El Estero. Around the park are views of Lake El Estero and the white swan paddle boats that you can rent. It's a merry atmosphere, and you can thank Monterey resident and cartoonist Hank Ketchum, who designed the park!

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - City Parks / Community Parks / Private Parks
 
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