The Marinwood Community Services District was established on February 23, 1960, in accordance with the results of an election held on February 16, 1960, “for the purpose of providing public recreation by means of parks, including aquatic parks and recreation harbors, playgrounds, swimming pools, or recreation buildings; protection against fire; and street lighting.” The results of the election are contained in Resolution No. 6155 of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin, the Resolution and Order Canvassing Vote of Election, Declaring Establishment of Marinwood Community Services District, setting Forth the Boundaries of Said District, and the Names of the Persons Elected Directors Thereof,” passed on February 23, 1960.

The Marinwood Community Services District is organized pursuant to the provisions of Title 6, Division 3, of the Government Code of the State of California, and is regulated under Sections 61000 through 61891 of the California Government Code.