Memorial Bench at Rio del Mar Beach
The State Parks owns the land designated as the Esplanade between the parking lot curbs and the Rio Del Mar Beach brick wall.
The Association previously worked to install one bench on the Esplanade, hoping that additional benches could be installed. However, the state park system has decided not to install any future benches.
The Association has communicated with the State Parks and our District Supervisor, our State Assemblymember, and State Senator, to encourage a change in the State Parks policy. Unfortunately, the decision not to install additional benches is still in effect.
​RDMIA recommends that anyone interested contact the CA State Parks and any of the area’s government representatives directly. The Santa Cruz County Parks Department has a similar program throughout the county.
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Past Project:
Come and rest on RDMIA's only Memorial Bench at the Rio del Mar Esplanade. It’s a perfect spot to meet with a neighbor or friend after beachcombing or a brisk run on the sand. The association thanks the donor and holds a place in our hearts. See “ How the Benches Got Here” in the 2015 Winter Newsletter for the story behind this first bench.
Memorial Bench
