Regional Parks are open with some restrictions. Learn more

Helen Putnam in spring

Parks Access

All parks are open. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Playgrounds, the Spring Lake swimming lagoon and other group facilities remain closed. Campgrounds are now open and camping reservations reopen July 2. Reservations are required. First-come, first-served campsites are not available. 

Covid-19 Parks Status Updates

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Social Distancing at Spring Lake Park

Safe Practices in Parks

Do your part to protect yourself and others when visiting parks during the Covid-19 health emergency. Watch this video to learn about social distancing, face covering requirements and trail guidelines for visitors. 

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California buttercups

Get Your Wildflower Guide

We have an updated field guide to help you learn more about your local wildflowers. Download this easy-to-use-guide to your phone, and take it along on your next hike.

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Nearby Nature Sonoma County

We have new virtual programs to help you stay connected to nature, learn something new and share a laugh. Join us for webinars on local wildlife and natural history, download critter coloring pages or share your nearby nature discoveries.

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Upcoming Events

  • Featured Event: Nature Explorers Spring Lake Summer Day Camp Begins

    Nature Explorers Spring Lake Summer Day Camp Begins

    Today: July 6, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Spring Lake Regional Park, Environmental Discovery Center
    Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 24, Monday-Friday
    This camp is full.
    Campers age 7-11 will take nature walks, get creative, conduct experiments, and meet animals at the Environmental Discovery Center. We'll also enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as dodge ball, tag, cornhole, hula hoops and more! 

  • Facebook Live: Foothill after the Fire

    When: July 8, 2020 from 10:00 – 10:15 AM

    We’re going live! This summer, join us Wednesdays for fun, short science spiels as we share a little about who and what make our parks home. Tune in, start a watch party, and have fun learning about our awesome parks.

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