Press Releases
Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park Quadruples in Size with Newly Conserved Addition
Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park has quadrupled in size with the addition of 1,517 newly conserved acres of redwood forest, thanks to a landmark partnership led by Save the Redwoods League and Sonoma County agencies to protect wildlife habitat, enhance climate resilience and expand future public access. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks in partnership with Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward program and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, is planning a prescribed burn at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park on June 17, 2025. Read full story
Splash into summer with Sonoma County Regional Parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks kicks off its summer season Memorial Day weekend, reintroducing popular activities at Spring Lake and Russian River beaches. Highlights include the Spring Lake Water Park, lifeguard-supervised swimming, and boat rentals, alongside a convenient River Shuttle and free life jacket stations at river parks. Read full story
Construction begins on major improvements at Larson Park
Construction begins April 14, 2025 on a $4 million renovation of Larson Park in Sonoma Valley, bringing major upgrades to sports facilities, play areas and amenities to better serve the community and reflect long-term planning and local priorities. Read full story
Sonoma County parks tax supports $13 million in improvements countywide
Parks departments throughout Sonoma County updated their trails, open spaces, playgrounds and sports facilities and completed other crucial projects with more than $13 million in the local Parks for All – Measure M sales tax revenue, according to the measure's latest annual financial data. Read full story
Regional Parks seeks input on future trails and more at Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks is seeking public input via an online survey to develop a master plan for Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, focusing on trails, public access and recreational uses. Read full story
Vamos a Nadar water safety classes begin March 9
Sonoma County Regional Parks' Vamos a Nadar program, starting March 9th, provides free bilingual water safety and introductory swimming lessons to families with children aged 5 and up, aiming to reduce drowning deaths and promote safe water recreation. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks plan to conduct prescribed fire operations at Sonoma Valley Regional Park on Dec.11-12 to reduce fire risk and improve park health. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Carrington Coast Ranch Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks and Audobon Canyon Ranch plan to conduct prescribed fire operations at Carrington Coast Ranch Regional Park and Open Space Preserve on Friday, Nov. 8 to reduce fire risk and improve park health. Read full story
Prescribed burning operations planned at Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks plans to conduct prescribed fire operations at Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25 to reduce fire risk and improve park health. Read full story
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