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San Lorenzo Park and county agricultural museum spotlighted as family and school destinations
Summary
Monterey County parks and museum officials described San Lorenzo Park's campgrounds, child-friendly exhibits and free educational programs at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, listing hours, rental options and upcoming events funded in part by Measure AA.
County parks chief Brian Flores and museum director Terry Stole promoted San Lorenzo Park and the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum as a family destination and educational resource during the June 24 briefing.
Terry Stole described the museum complex as "seven individual museums in one spot," and said it is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The museum offers hands-on exhibits (a replica dairy barn, an irrigation museum, a historical schoolhouse), blacksmith demonstrations on Sundays, and rotating exhibits; admission and parking are free, Stole said.
Why it matters: Officials framed the site as a local asset for school field trips, family recreation and cultural preservation while noting the museum's volunteer-driven nonprofit management and county partnership.
Visitor amenities and events: Flores described campground capacity (about 30 improved RV sites with hookups and a similar number of rustic sites), a rehabilitated fish pond and a butterfly pollinator garden. Stole listed annual events such as a murder-mystery dinner, a haunted hayride, a clam-chowder feed and Valley Heritage Days; she said proceeds help fund restoration and programming. Officials said they plan Measure AA-funded playground and splash-pad upgrades.
Education and rentals: The museum runs free educational field trips (including a fourth-grade jamboree and K'5 offerings) and offers rentable historic buildings and larger event spaces such as the DeAnza building, which can accommodate several hundred guests.
Directions and access: Officials said San Lorenzo Park is just off Highway 101 near King City, with a Broadway/San Antonio exit leading to a wooden entrance sign for the park.
Next steps: Officials encouraged schools and visitors to book tours via the museum website and said they will continue rotating exhibits and posting event information on social media.
