Press Releases
Board of Supervisors approves adding parks sale tax measure to November ballot
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to begin the process of placing a November ballot measure before voters to extend the existing Parks for All — Measure M sales tax, which funds regional and city parks, trails, wildfire prevention, recreation facilities and public access improvements across Sonoma County without increasing the current tax rate. Read full story
Splash into summer with Sonoma County Regional Parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks kicks off the summer season Memorial Day weekend with the reopening of Spring Lake’s Water Park, swimming lagoon and boat rentals, plus the return of the Russian River Shuttle and seasonal river recreation services countywide. Read full story
Sonoma County increases access to parks with expanded library pass program
Sonoma County Regional Parks and Sonoma County Library are expanding their popular library pass program with 350 additional free parking passes beginning June 1, making it easier for residents to visit more than 60 regional parks, trails and beaches. Read full story
Sonoma County Regional Parks receives grant to restore critical salmon habitat on Mark West Creek
Sonoma County Regional Parks received a $1.5 million state grant to partner with local conservation groups on a three-year, process-based restoration project at Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve that will improve wetlands and stream conditions, reopen miles of habitat for coho salmon and steelhead, strengthen watershed resilience, reduce wildfire risk and support broader statewide biodiversity and climate-adaptation goals Read full story
Vamos a Nadar water safety classes begin April 11
Sonoma County Regional Parks’ Vamos a Nadar program returns April 11 with low-cost, bilingual water safety classes for families and children, expanding access to swimming skills and helping prevent drownings along the Russian River. Read full story
$1.5 million grant secured to replace Spud Point Marina icehouse
Sonoma County Regional Parks has secured the final funding needed to replace the aging icehouse at Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay. The $2.78 million project will modernize the only bulk ice production facility between San Francisco and Fort Bragg, supporting commercial and sport fishing fleets, local seafood businesses and Bodega Bay’s working waterfront. Read full story
Parks for All – Measure M annual tax funding report highlights cumulative investments in parks, trails, programs
The latest Parks for All – Measure M report highlights how the voter-approved sales tax generated nearly $15 million in 2024-25 and has supported long-term investments in parks, trails and community programs across Sonoma County. Read full story
New Belonging Framework sets direction for improving public access, experiences in Sonoma County parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks has adopted a community-informed Belonging Framework to guide long-term efforts to improve accessibility, equity and inclusive experiences across its parks, programs and facilities. Read full story
Larson Park reopens after major renovation
Sonoma County Regional Parks announced the reopening of Larson Park in Sonoma following a $4.03 million renovation that adds new sports fields and courts, upgraded amenities and more inclusive, accessible spaces shaped by community input. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks and CAL FIRE will conduct a prescribed fire operation at Sonoma Valley Regional Park beginning Oct. 22, as part of an ongoing, carefully planned effort to reduce wildfire risk, improve ecosystem health and support community safety through low-intensity, ecologically beneficial fire management. Read full story
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