Regional Parks

Welcome to Sonoma County Regional Parks where the Sonoma Coast, the Russian River, the Sonoma Valley and other spectacular settings are yours to explore.

Hike, camp, host a picnic, ride a bike, paddle a kayak, or simply take in the view. Whatever your idea of outdoor fun, you're sure to find it in the Regional Parks.

Visit a park today!

Upcoming Events

Nuestros Parques
Today: December 7, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail
Join us for Nuestros Parques, Spanish-language nature hikes in the Sonoma County Regional Parks. A bilingual naturalist leads these free, family walks on the first Saturday of each month.
Science Saturday
Today: December 7, 2019 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
The first Saturday of each month is Science Saturday at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa. Embrace your inner scientist and discover the wonders of environmental and physical science!
Regional Parks Nature Journal Club
Tomorrow: December 8, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park
Deepen your connection to the natural world through writing and sketching. Take in the unique landscape that is a Sequoia sempervirens (redwood) forest.
Senior Saunters
When: December 10, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail
Enjoy leisurely walks with friendly, older adults. Explore plant and animal life, swap stories, and take a gentle 2-mile stroll along some of the county’s most accessible trails.
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Latest News

June 2019 - Bounce, paddle, swim into summer at Spring Lake
Published on June 13, 2019
Big summer fun is underway at Spring Lake Regional Park, where the inflatable water park is open daily. Come for an afternoon or the whole summer with a season pass. Want to swim, not bounce? The Spring Lake lagoon is also open daily for swimming, with no charge for admission. Or, if boating is more your thing, cruise the lake with our summer paddleboard, kayak, canoe and paddle boat rentals.
Brush Pile Burning to Begin Feb. 10 at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
Published on February 6, 2019
Sonoma County Regional Parks and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will begin burning brush piles at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park in southeast Windsor on Sunday, Feb. 10. The pile burn is the first of several to be conducted in the park this month and possibly into the spring, to create a fire break along a wooded boundary the park shares with the Mayacama homeowners. The park will remain open during burning operations.
December 2018 - Your Next Park: Mark West Regional Park & Preserve
Published on December 11, 2018
Exciting news: We now own 1,192 acres for Sonoma County's newest park, Mark West Regional Park & Open Space Preserve! We are so grateful to our acquisition partners at Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, to the ranching families who wanted to conserve and share this land, and to the taxpayers who support our natural landscapes. Now we begin the multi-year process of planning for a permanent park opening. In the meantime, we'll host regular "park preview" days beginning in March. We hope you'll visit.
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Press Releases

Free Parking for Veterans on 2019 Holiday Weekend
Published on October 28, 2019
In honor of Veterans Day, military members and veterans will receive free parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks for the upcoming holiday weekend. Passes are available through Nov. 8 at Sonoma County Regional Parks’ main office and Sonoma County Veterans Service Office and through the holiday weekend at at Spring Lake (Newanga Avenue entrance only), Doran Beach, Ragle Ranch, and Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach.
Regional Parks Hosts Third Workshop for Russian River Trail
Published on October 15, 2019
Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting a third community workshop to gather input on a potential Russian River bicycle and pedestrian trail between Forestville and Jenner. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Monte Rio Recreation and Park District office, 20488 Highway 116. Spanish interpretation and refreshments will be provided.
Prescribed fire planned for Sonoma Valley Regional Park on June 17, 2019
Published on June 13, 2019
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, is planning a prescribed burn for Sonoma Valley Regional Park along Highway 12 in Glen Ellen on Monday, June 17, 2019. Fire crews will burn approximately 34 acres between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Smoke will be visible in the air and fire crews and flames will be visible along the highway frontage while the burn is managed.
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