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

Winging It Wednesdays
Today: June 26, 2019 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of every month.
Community Work Day
Tomorrow: June 27, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Andy's Unity Park
Do you want to build community and give back? Volunteers are needed to help weed, mulch, plant and maintain this special park and community garden.
Funky Fridays
When: June 28, 2019 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Hood Mountain Regional Park
Enjoy live music from some of the best bands in Northern California at this popular outdoor concert series that supports Regional Parks.
Family Kayaking Adventura
When: June 29, 2019 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Violetti Entrance
Start the day with paddling the calm waters of the scenic lake, while witnessing wildlife from a different vantage point. Learn basic paddling techniques and water safety tips for kayaking.
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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

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.
Alcohol, Bus Access Regulated at Steelhead, Sunset Beaches for Summer
Published on May 21, 2019
To help reduce visitor impacts on Russian River parks and neighborhoods, Sonoma County Regional Parks is regulating alcohol possession and commercial bus access at Steelhead and Sunset beaches from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Regional Parks Offers Veterans, Military Free Parking Memorial Day Weekend
Published on May 15, 2019
Sonoma County Regional Parks is offering military members and veterans free parking at all county parks over Memorial Day weekend. Veterans, active duty military personnel and their families are eligible for a special pass that waives Regional Parks’ $7 day-use parking fee from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27.
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