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Map Satellite The park takes its name from the fine stand of coast live oak, Quercus agrifolia, that grows in this oak woodland area. An endemic and rare manzanita, Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, grows to an unusual size, almost treelike, in the park. This manzanita is found only in the Prunedale-Aromas area. Two other manzanitas, Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. crustacea and Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. rosei, are also found here.
Other plants of note that occur here include Lupinus arboreus, Pedicularis densiflora, Eriophyllum confertiflorum, Phacelia ciliata, and the rare Ceanothus rigidus.
Integrity: A caretaker's house, sanitary facilities and picnic areas occupy portions of the park.
Use: Educational, research, observational, light recreational.
Ref: Howitt, B. F. and J. T. Howell. 1964. The Vascular Plants of Monterey County, California. Wasmann Jour. of Biology, 22 (1), pp. 1-184.
July 1975
Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2009 Steven Louis Hartman
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