A historic corridor on the south side of the property includes the 19th Century Parrish Family home, orchard and cemetery.

The Gardens are closed on the Saturday after Labor Day for the annual WineSong event that supports the local hospital.

In June 1991, the Coastal Conservancy reached a unanimous decision to provide a grant of two million dollars to the MCRPD to purchase the remaining 35 acres held by GLP.

These purposes include protection of the natural and man-made resources of the Botanical Gardens, preservation of public access, and expansion of recreational opportunities."

Responsibility for management and operations was assigned to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Preservation Corporation (MCBG) to which the property was leased for $1/year for 25 years (through 2016).