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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

Winging it Wednesdays
Tomorrow: October 27, 2021 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Riverfront Regional Park
Enjoy leisurely bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wednesday of the month. These outings led by parks staff and volunteers are designed especially for older adults to enjoy nature and each other’s company.
Teen Wilderness Survivalist
Tomorrow: October 27, 2021 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Tolay Lake Regional Park
You’ve seen all the survivalist’s shows and now it’s time to put that knowledge to the test – well after working on those skills. We will cover topics such as: shelter building, knot tying, outdoor cooking and more.
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Latest News

Free Holiday Parking at Regional Parks for Veterans and Active Duty Military
Published on October 13, 2021
In honor of Veterans Day, military members, veterans and their families can receive free parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks on the holiday and weekend, Nov. 11 through Nov. 14, 2021. Active duty military, veterans and their families can visit county-managed parks and trails with a special pass that waives the $7 day-use parking fee. Passes must be obtained in advance from the offices of Sonoma County Regional Parks, Sonoma County Veterans Services or the Santa Rosa VA Clinic.
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.