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With all the natural beauty and outdoor adventures to be had in Monterey County, why not get away from the library a while and play outside? To reserve county campsites and group areas for parks within the Monterey County Parks Department, call 647-7799 (Monterey) or 755-4899 (Salinas). Here are a few of our favorite parks:

Peninsula and Environs

Garland Ranch Regional Park, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, 659-4488. Miles of nature and equestrian trails wind through this 4,500-acre park that rises from the Carmel River to the slopes of the Santa Lucia Range. Excellent docent program. Field trips available, 659-6062.

Jacks Peak, 25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd., Monterey. This 525-acre ridgetop park offers picnic areas, barbecues and a group site that accommodates up to 50 people. A paved road goes almost all the way to the top of Jacks Peak (1,068 feet), the highest point on the Peninsula.

Laguna Grande Regional Park, off Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside. This 34-acre park bordering the cities of Seaside and Monterey surrounds a fresh-water marsh and lake and includes picnic areas, bicycling and pedestrian pathways, and a children''s playground.

Lake El Estero Park, Camino El Estero between Del Monte Avenue and Fremont Street, Monterey, 646-3866. Whether you rent paddleboats, feed the ducks, or picnic on the lawn, fun abounds at this 25-acre city park surrounding a central lake.

Point Lobos State Reserve, three miles south of Carmel, off Highway 1, 624-4909. If you want to see seals, sea otters, panoramic ocean views, check out Point Lobos. One of the most picturesque parks close to home. 9am-6:30pm.

The Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail, This paved bike, Rollerblade and pedestrian trail is one of the best activities around. It''s free, there''s lots to do, and you can travel along the bay for nine miles, checking out the views and people from Pacific Grove to Marina. Just watch your speed, since it can get crowded, keep your dog on a leash and watch out for the bicycle cops.

Fort Ord Public Lands, Highway 1 and Reservation Road, 394-8314. Part of the former Fort Ord base is now a biking, hiking and horseback riding oasis. Pick up a self-guiding map at libraries or the BLM ranger office. Popular trails can be accessed at Gigling Road, Old Reservation Road, and Toro Creek Road.

Big Sur

Andrew Molera State Park, 21 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, 667-2315. This 5,000-acre state park stretches along the Pacific for four miles southeast of the Big Sur River with access to one of the longest beaches in Big Sur.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, 37 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, 667-2315. This beautiful and southernmost state park in Big Sur encompasses close to 4,000 acres stretching from the Pacific coastline to the 3,000-foot level of the Santa Lucia Range.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 31 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, 667-2315. Established in 1933, this popular state park offers spectacular hikes through dense redwood canyons as well as mountain peak trails affording awesome views of the Big Sur coastline.

Salinas and Beyond

Laguna Seca Recreation Area, 1025 Monterey-Salinas Highway, 647-7799. A multiple-use facility, the Laguna Seca raceway is host to frequent auto and motorcycle races; there are more than 180 camp sites for RVs and tents; an outdoor amphitheater is used for music concerts; and a rifle/pistol range. Day use.

Toro Park, 501 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, 755-4899. Toro Park has both a large, tamed picnic area, an untamed wilderness area and mountain biking trails. Day use.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, NE of Moss Landing, 1700 Elkhorn Rd., 2 miles north of Dolan Road, 728-2822. Five miles of trails meander through this estuary area. It''s an important nursery area for many fish, sharks and rays, and home to over 200 species of birds. Docent-led tours on weekends.

South Monterey County

Lake San Antonio/Lake Nacimiento, (805) 472-2313/(805) 238-3256. Both of these man-made lakes that border Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties are popular summertime destinations for water-skiing, boating, fishing, camping and picnicking.

Work It Out

Who says school''s not all fun and games? Check out these listings when you want to shoot some hoops, rack ''em up, bowl ''em over, or stretch your muscles.

Basketball Courts

Caledonia Park, Central and Caledonia avenues, Pacific Grove, 648-3130.

Central Community Park, 420 Central Ave., Salinas, 758-7306.

Cutino Park, Noche Buena Street and La Salle Avenue, Seaside, 899-6270.

Del Rey Park, Angelus Way, near Rosita Road, Del Rey Oaks, 394-8511.

Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., Monterey, 646-3975.

Monterey Sports Center, 301 East Franklin St., Monterey, 646-3730.

Veterans Memorial Park, Skyline Drive and Jefferson Street, Monterey, 646-3865.

Billiards & Pool Halls

Bluefin Cafe and Billiards, 685 Cannery Row, Monterey, 375-7000.

New Rex, 23 E. Market St., Salinas, 424-1136.

Bowling

Monterey Lanes, 2161 N. Fremont St., Monterey, 373-1553.

Rodeo Bowling Lanes, 285 E. Alisal St., Salinas, 424-7676.

Valley Center Bowl, 1081 S. Main St., Salinas, 422-9031.

Darts

The Bulldog, 611 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, 372-5565.

Duffy''s Tavern, 282 High St., Monterey. 372-2565.

London Bridge Pub, Fisherman''s Wharf #2, Monterey, 655-2879.

McGarrett''s, 321 Alvarado St., Monterey, 646-9244.

Mucky Duck, 479 Alvarado St., Monterey, 655-3031.

Penny Farthing, 9 E. San Luis St., Salinas, 424-5652.

Diving/Surfing

Local recommended dive spots include San Carlos Beach and the Coast Guard Pier in Monterey, Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, Whaler''s Cove at Point Lobos (diving by permit only), and Monastery Beach on Highway 1, just south of Carmel. For surfing, try Asilomar Beach or Moss Landing. Call Aquarius Dive Shop (375-1933), Monterey Bay Dive Center (656-0454), or On the Beach Surf Shop (624-7282) for more details.

Golf

Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course, Fort Ord Street, Fort Ord, 899-7271.

Del Rey Oaks Golf & Driving Range, 899 Rosita Rd., Del Rey Oaks, 394-8660.

Laguna Seca Golf Club, 10520 York Rd., Monterey, 373-3701. Championship course.

Old Del Monte Golf Course, 1300 Sylvan Rd., Monterey, 373-2700. Oldest golf course west of the Mississippi.

Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links, 77 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, 648-3177.

Rancho Ca¤ada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, 624-0111.

Salinas Fairways Golf Course, 45 Skyway Blvd., Salinas, 758-7300.

Health Clubs

Anastasia Club Fit, 760 Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, 649-2348.

California Athletic Club, 2000 Garden Rd., Monterey, 646-0550; 330 Reservation Rd., Marina, 384-5005.

Carmel Fitness Center, 17 Crossroads Mall, Carmel, 624-8746.

Chamisal Tennis & Fitness Club, 185 Robley Rd., Salinas, 484-1135 or 649-1135.

West Coast Fitness, 247 Main St., Salinas, 753-2202.

Gold''s Gym Monterey Peninsula, 1760 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, 394-8870.

Lady Fitness. Offers college student discount. 234 Monterey St., Salinas, 753-1255.

Longevity for Women, 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel, 626-0550/

Monterey Sports Center, 301 E. Franklin St., Monterey, 646-3730.

Salinas Athletic Club. Student discounts. 20 E. San Joaquin, Salinas, 757-8331.

YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, 373-4167.

YMCA Salinas, 117 Clay St., Salinas, 758-3811.

24-Hour Nautilus Fitness Center, 1035 N. Main St., Salinas, 751-7444.

Indoor Rock Climbing/ Skating

Del Monte Gardens, 2020 Del Monte Ave., Monterey. 375-3202. Traditional roller-rink that''s popular on weekend afternoons (2-4pm) and nights (7:30-9:30pm, 9-11pm). Rollerblades and skates allowed, closed on Mon.-Weds. Lessons and sales too.

Sanctuary Rock Gym, 1855A East Ave., Sand City, 899-2595. Try a work-out of a different sort at MoCo''s first rock-climbing gym. Faux mountains provide the challenge; a padded floor protects against injury. Classes and lessons offered.

SK8 Station, 1855 East Ave., Sand City, 899-7587, 899-3291. Skateboarding definitely ain''t a crime at the SK8 Station indoor rollerblade and skateboard park. You''ll find a variety of ramps and rails, including a spin ramp, vert ramp, corner bowl and a full street course to challenge your skill. Open afternoons and evenings seven days a week.

Public Swimming Pools

Some outdoor pools are only open during the warmer months of the year. All these charge use fees. Call before you take the plunge.

Carmel Valley Community Youth Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, 659-2606.

Monterey Sports Center, 301 East Franklin St., Monterey, 646-3730.

Pacific Grove High School, 615 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove.

Pattullo Swim Center, 1148 Wheeler St., Seaside, 899-6272.

Saddle Mountain Recreation Park, end of Schulte Road, Carmel, 624-1617.

Municipal Pool, 920 N. Main St., Salinas, 758-7301.

Tennis

Monterey Tennis Center, 401 Pearl St., Monterey, 646-3881.

Sherwood Tennis Center, 930 N. Main St., Salinas, 758-7318.

City Tennis Courts

Central Community Park, 420 Central Ave., Salinas.

Morris Bill Tennis Courts, 515 Junipero Ave., Pacific Grove, 648-3129.

Cutino Park, Noche Buena Street and La Salle Avenue, Seaside.

Del Rey Oaks Tennis Court, 899 Rosita Rd., Del Rey Oaks.

Forest Hill Park, Camino del Monte and Junipero Avenue, Carmel.

Los Arboles Sports Complex, Reindollar Drive and Vaughn Avenue, Marina.

Pacific Grove High School, 615 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove.

Rodeo-Sherwood Recreation Area, N. Main Street, near Bernal Drive, Salinas.

Via Paraiso Park, Via Paraiso and Via Gayuba, Monterey.