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Protect and enjoy Sonoma County's natural beauty. When we follow Leave No Trace guidelines, we can enjoy the outdoors and lessen our impacts on the environment. Learn what you can do to support the health of the Russian River, Sonoma Coast and other parks this summer.

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An annual membership is the easiest, most affordable way to regularly enjoy Sonoma County's Regional Parks. Members get 12 months of free parking, a free night of camping and other benefits.

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Join us for hikes, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, day camps, park cleanups and other small-group activities in the parks or log on for webinars and livestreams with our naturalists.

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Parks Access

Campgrounds: Reservations required. Hood Mountain Regional Park: Limited trail access from Pythian Road entrance. Most trails closed due to wildfire damage. Regional Parks Office: Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Office visitors must wear face coverings.

Upcoming Events

Full Moon Paddle
Tomorrow: September 21, 2021 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park, Violetti Road entrance
Have you ever wanted to paddle under the light of the moon? Experience the full moon in a kayak at Spring Lake Regional Park.
Carrington Ranch Park Preview
When: September 23, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Carrington Coast Ranch Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Take in sweeping views of the Sonoma Coast from these 335 rolling acres recently transferred to Regional Parks from Sonoma County Ag + Open Space. This property, known as Carrington Coast Ranch, will eventually open to the public as a regional park and open space preserve just north of Bodega Bay and Salmon Creek. On park preview days, the public is invited to enjoy a self-guided hike on the property and learn more about the master planning process that will result in the park’s permanent opening.
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Latest News

Construction begins for Guerneville River Park boat launch area, project also upgrading downtown regional park
Published on September 7, 2021
The community of Guerneville will soon get its ﬁrst public boat launch as part of Sonoma County Regional Parks’ eﬀort to expand river access and public recreation on the Russian River. Construction of the launch area for non-motorized watercraft began in August at Guerneville River Park.
Another New Regional Park and Open Space Preserve Coming to Sonoma Coast
Published on August 23, 2021
This month the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) will transfer ownership of a 1,236-acre coastal property to Sonoma County Regional Parks. This land, owned and managed by Ag + Open Space as Wright Hill Ranch, will eventually open to the public as a regional park and open space preserve adjacent to the Red Hill portion of Sonoma Coast State Park, just south of where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean.
New Regional Park and Open Space Preserve Coming to Sonoma Valley
Published on July 19, 2021
This month the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space), a special district dedicated to protecting our working and natural lands forever, will transfer ownership of a significant and storied 1,290-acre Sonoma Valley property to Sonoma County Regional Parks.
Regional Parks Launches Shuttle Between Santa Rosa and Russian River Beaches.
Published on July 7, 2021
Sonoma County residents and visitors looking to visit two of the most popular Russian River beaches this summer can avoid the likelihood of full parking lots by taking the new Sonoma County Regional Parks River Shuttle.
Lawson Trail reopens at Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Published on June 1, 2021
Outdoor enthusiasts will once again be able to hike, bike or ride in parts of Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve this summer when Sonoma County Regional Parks re-opens the Sonoma Valley park to limited public access on June 1, 2021. Hood Mountain Regional Park has been closed since September 2020, when the Glass Fire burned approximately 80 percent of the 2,000-acre park.
New Alta Vista Trail Gives Foothill Visitors a Leg Up
Published on May 14, 2021
The Alta Vista Trail has always been a favorite hike for Foothill Regional Park visitors, and now it’s even better following the addition of new switchbacks and other improvements that enhance the natural beauty of this trail by letting hikers focus less on the path and more on their surroundings.