Paddling in the Parks

Kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing are popular activities at Regional Parks throughout Sonoma County. For a complete list of paddling locations, visit Find a Park and filter by "paddling" or "boat launch" parks.

Russian River

• Cloverdale River Park - Cloverdale - Boat launch
• Del Rio Woods - Healdsburg - Shore launch
• Guerneville River Park - Guerneville - Boat launch (non-motorized only)
• Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach - Healdsburg - Shore launch
• Riverfront Regional Park - Windsor - Shore launch on Lake Benoist
• Steelhead Beach - Forestville - Boat launch
• Sunset Beach - Forestville - Shore launch

For more information and river itineraries, visit Paddling the Russian River.

Spring Lake Regional Park - Santa Rosa

• Newanga Avenue entrance - A year-round boat ramp is at the end of the Newanga Avenue entrance. Trailered boats, kayaks and paddleboards can launch here.
• Violetti Road entrance - Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The rental office and launch site are near the swimming lagoon and can be reached via the Violetti Road entrance. Online reservations are highly recommended. 

Rent Kayaks or Paddleboards

Bodega Bay           

• Doran Regional Park - Bodega Bay - Boat launch
• Westside Regional Park - Bodega Bay - Boat launch

North Coast

• Stillwater Cove Regional Park – North of Jenner - Shore launch
• Gualala Point Regional Park – Gualala River - Shore launch