Mott Training Center

Mott Training Center

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Since 1973, the Mott Training Center has served as the main center for training California State Parks employees. But times change.

The California State Parks System once operated on the premise that experience is the best teacher. Most skills in park management, operations, maintenance, interpretation, safety, and law enforcement were acquired on the job. In 1969, a pioneer park management and operations training program began in a small cottage on the Asilomar Conference Grounds. That program proved its worth; in 1973, const

Photos from California State Parks's post 08/01/2026
08/01/2026
07/31/2026

On Lifeguard Appreciation Day we extend our thanks to those who serve our department in this heroic capacity of scanning waterways, rushing to aid, and saving lives while protecting our parks and the people who visit.

07/31/2026

Happy World Ranger Day. Today, and all days, we honor and express our gratitude to our Rangers, who protect our parks, share our natural and cultural history, and wear the Stetson proudly.

07/16/2026

Today we were delighted to attend the ribbon cutting for the new Historic Preservation Center within Asilomar Conference Grounds and Asilomar State Beach with California State Parks

06/06/2026

We were supaw excited to host our K9’s here for training. We’re pawsitive they did a great job! California State Park Canine Foundation California State Parks

(Ruh roh, our original post disappeared.)

05/28/2026

Our new visitors have been checking us out through the office windows. A little later this season than last year, but spotted around the area the last couple of weeks.

Photos from California State Parks's post 04/14/2026

We are so proud of the 36 Graduates! A big thank you to all the staff that trained and taught the group and those that may have covered shifts for them. We are excited to have them out in the field!

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837 Asilomar Boulevard
Pacific Grove, CA
93950

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm