Monte Rio Recreation and Park District

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Welcome to Monte Rio! The best of the Lower Russian River.

Spotlight

3rd & 4th of July Water Carnival and Fireworks
Sponsored by the Monte Rio Chamber of Commerce, MRRPD and the Monte Rio Fire Protection District

Every year the Monte Rio beach is crowded with people who come from all over to enjoy the spectacle of fireworks over the Russian River. This year won't be any different and we're all looking forward to an exciting weekend.

Friday, July 3, 11AM-3PM
Big Rocky Games
All types of supervised games for kids of all ages.

Dusk
Water Carnival/Parade
A float parade on the river.
Click Here for Registration Information »

Nightfall
The famous Monte Rio "Water Curtain"
Beautiful and patriotic images are shown on a curtain of water flowing from the Monte Rio bridge. Thanks to the Monte Rio Fire District and their volunteers.

Dark
FIREWORKS over the river!
Saturday, July 4, 11AM-3PM

Big Rocky Games

Thursday, July 23th - The 98th Annual Monte Rio Variety Show

The 98th Annual Monte Rio Variety Show
& Fire Department Barbecue
The longest running Variety Show in the world.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Monte Rio Amphitheater

Pre Show Begins at 7 pm
BBQ Available at 5 pm

Join us for another exciting show with a variety of entertainers from stage, screen, radio and television. This is a festive evening for all ages. Proceeds from the show benefit the Monte Rio School, Monte Rio Volunteer Firefighter's Association and St Catherine's Catholic Church.

Chairs may be placed day of the event after 7 am.

For reservations (will-call)
Download Reservation Form »

Tickets may also be purchased at:

Pink Elephant, Monte Rio
RR Historical Society (Jane Barry), Monte Rio Community Center
Fern's Grocery, Monte rio
Bartlett's, Monte Rio
Northwood Restaurant, Northwood
Pete's Barbershop, Northwood
Lark's Drugs, Guerneville
Frank Howard Allen Real Estate, Guerneville
St Catherine's, Monte rio & St Elizabeth's, Guerneville (sold after all Masses in July)

Monday, July 27th - Showing at the Monte Rio Community Center
Movie times TBD

Rivers of a Lost Coast

This film has been showing to appreciative audiences all over the United States. The Rialto in Santa Rosa has shown it twice due to the popularity of the topic. It will be shown in Jenner later this month and will wind up at the Monte Rio Communtiy Center on July 27. Please click here for more details about the film and mark your calendar to attend the Monte Rio premier of Rivers of a Lost Coast.

Annual Events:

For more information on all the upcoming events in the Monte Rio Recreation & Park District:
Link to our Events Page

Calendar:

For detailed information on upcoming events:
Link to our Calendar Page

Russian River Weddings

There's no more perfect place for your Russian River Wedding.
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Monte Rio Recreation & Park District:

The Monte Rio Recreation and Parks District offers an array of recreational venues for both public and private events. With views of the Russian River, easy beach access, canoes and kayaks and abundant parking, this recreation and park district offers excellent visitor ammenities set against the beauty of the Russian River.

Monte Rio is truly a vacation wonderland. Nestled in the redwoods and surrounded by an intoxicating natural environment, you and your family will enjoy the very best of the Russian River when you visit.

Facilities

Book the Monte Rio Community Center NOW! Contact the Events Department at
(707) 865-9956

Download Community Center rate sheets:
Local/Non-Profit
Out of Area/Corporate

For private events, take a look at the Facilities section of this website to view the Meadow, Amphitheater, Beach and our newly rennovated Monte Rio Community Center.

Events

For more information about annual events, check our events page.

Link to our calendar page for details on all events and activities.

We are proud to be a certified
EcoGreen Business.

Link to the MRRPD recommended resources
for the Russian River Area.