About Us

Regional Parks' mission is to create healthy communities and contribute to the economic vitality of Sonoma County by acquiring, developing, managing and maintaining parks and trails county-wide. 

Regional Parks preserves irreplaceable natural and cultural resources, and offers opportunities for recreation and education to enhance the quality of life and well-being of residents and visitors to Sonoma County.

• Preserve and protect Sonoma County's most important natural resources and scenic beauty to enhance our quality of life and sustain our county's ecology and economy;
• Access for all people, across generations and cultures, to experience the wonder of nature through our parks and trails, to engage their hearts and minds and engender a lifelong love of parks for physical, psychological, ecological, and spiritual well-being;
• Recreation that inspires personal growth, healthy lifestyles, connection to nature, and sense of community;
• Knowledge through programs that connect our visitors and youth to nature through joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences.

• Innovation & Creativity
• Diversity & Equity
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Community Service
• Collaboration
• Vision & Leadership
• Honesty & Integrity
• Trust & Respect
• Accountability & Transparency