Definitely one of Santa Rosa's best parks. Has a great garden. Small skatepark, kids play area…read more Also a nature area. One down side Is it has port a potty's for bathrooms. Would be nice to have actual clean bathrooms at such a beautiful park.

love hanging out here, the mini skatepark is awesome to watch the local skaters do their tricks and…read morehangout, love Bayer Farm as well, such a nice park with alot of space to walk around, lots of trees and places to sit in the shade, nice tables and a area to have a bbq! water faucet isn't far from grill area, I love this park and the neighborhood.

Howarth Park is truly one of Santa Rosa's gems! It's amazing how much this park has to offer, and…read morethere really is something for everyone. Families can enjoy the large playground, with climbing structures and slides. There are also paid attractions, which are seasonal. My family has enjoyed the miniature train and carousel, plus pony rides and the Animal Barn, where kids can meet and pet the animals. Then there's beautiful Lake Ralphine, where you can fish or rent paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes. The lake is also a peaceful place to sit, enjoy the scenery, and watch the wildlife. For those who like to stay active, Howarth has miles of hiking, walking, jogging and biking trails, with connections toward Spring Lake and Trione-Annadel State Park. There are also tennis and pickleball courts, which are currently under construction. It's also a wonderful place for birthday parties, picnics, field trips, summer camps and group activities. And I love that you can have a completely free, relaxing day walking the trails, enjoying the playground or having a picnic, or add some of the paid attractions for an extra-special family outing. Whether you're looking for outdoor exercise, family fun, nature, fishing, boating, playground time, or just a beautiful place to spend the day, it's hard to beat having all of that in one park

We love Howarth Park, it has many outdoor activities. The kids love the play area along with…read morefishing, feeding ducks, feeding chipmunks, riding boats, feeding the animals at the little barn, after they can go on a little train ride or miracle round. It also nice for walks and runs, the trail has different exercises you can get into. Theres a fishing doc here along with plentiful places to BBQ. Multiple playgrounds and the list goes on. It's always packed so parking gets full. But with our mind state we serendipity get lucky- as we come into the park, someone always leaves at the right time for us to park! Definitely a gem in Santa Rosa.

Lowkey a hidden spot in Santa Rosa, so it's a good visit for locals and tourists alike. It's…read moredirectly off a main road so it might be a little hard to miss. There is a lot of street parking. It's a historic home with a small but charming gift shop. I believe the greenhouse, home, etc are only accessible if you sign up for a tour, which we opted out of. We decided to stroll around the garden to observe the history and the cool varieties of plants made by Burbank. There are some really interesting fruits I've never seen before, such as a fuzzy apple that looks like a peach. There are also free audio tours available with a mobile phone. The gift shop is cute and full of unique things I haven't seen elsewhere. There is also a small history section, so it's worth checking out. Overall a pleasant stroll with some photo worthy spots of white arches and unique plants. If you're coming in season, you may also see some fruit on the trees! I spent a good 20-30min here, but you can definitely spend a little more if you decide to pay for the tour.

We were passing through on vacation and this place caught my attention had to stop to check it out…read moreglad I did. It was a very nice historic home and had a beautiful garden Lots of facts around the place explains what things are and even the history of the gentleman that lived and Is buried there. Enjoyed exploring I loved that you can hear the facts online while looking around.

Very popular, easy 2 mile loop around a reservoir in nature, located right in the heart of Santa…read moreRosa. Easy access, well maintained trails and paved pathways for all levels of athleticism. Bathrooms are clean and located at two points on the loop. Fun for the whole family and pets. Always forget how serene it is. It's considered a state park so entry fee may apply.

This review is for the campground. My family has done a yearly camping trip at Spring Lake Regional…read morePark Campground for the last five years, and it has become one of our favorite family traditions! There's just something special about coming back to the same place year after year and making new memories. The campground is nestled among the oak woodlands above Spring Lake, and I love that you get that feeling of being away camping while still being right in Santa Rosa. Most of the campsites are spacious and they each have a picnic table, fire pit and lockable storage. There are restrooms, showers, potable water and an RV dump station available. One of the biggest reasons we keep coming back is how much there is to do. You can walk, hike or bike the beautiful trails around the park, fish in the lake, launch a kayak or paddleboard, or enjoy the swimming lagoon and its floating water playground, which is my stepson's favorite thing to do while camping. There's even the Environmental Discovery Center, which is such a fun educational experience for kids. I also love the convenience of being close to everything. If you forget something while camping, need groceries, or want to grab a meal, you're just a short drive from Santa Rosa. At the same time, once you're at the campground, it feels like you've escaped the everyday hustle. The campground also offers sleeping cabins, including an ADA-accessible cabin, which is a great option for people who want to enjoy the camping experience without sleeping in a tent. After five years of making this an annual tradition, Spring Lake has become more than just a campground for us--it's a place filled with memories. From sitting around the campfire and enjoying time together to exploring the lake and trails during the day, it's an easy place to fall in love with. If you're looking for a convenient, family-friendly campground with nature, recreation and plenty to do, I highly recommend Spring Lake Regional Park!

This park is quite lovely with trees everywhere a baseball field 2 playgrounds one for small…read morechildren and one for older children, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, a picnic area another large field for whatever. This park is great for walking your dog birdwatching having a nice, relaxing lunch, etc. The bathrooms are very rundown, but they're usually somewhat clean and always open. We had our daughter's first birthday here. It is a very nice place for a party, especially since we live so very close by but all the rules the city has now made it very difficult and they keep upping the prices for renting the area so we won't be doing that again but it was worth it at the time and a great time was had by all.

Rohnert Park has quite a number of parks. Golis park is in "G section" and is very very large. This…read morepark is well kept and maintained with a huge baseball field that is completely fenced in. Big signs say, "NO DOGS ON THE FIELD". Dont be that guy and let your dog do a dukie on the field. Actually, don't be that guy and not even pick up after your dog at all. There are tennis courts and when I came, it seemed to look like there was a little dog park happening in the tennis court area? Not sure if that is a regular thing ? It seemed like it was. There are 2 great play structures for your kiddos to romp and play (see my attached pics) I felt very safe with my son on the equipment for the smaller structure. Not many trees or shade here at this park. There are bathrooms but are unclear if they were opened or not ? I know in summer during games they are. Not sure about the off season? There was caution tape around them.

Preemptive Hike A…read more±5k-acre park located in the heart of Santa Rosa that offers visitors a myriad of diverse landscapes, all the way from woodlands and marshes to meadows and lakes. The Good: * Several parking lots, with the big one at the end of Channel Dr. * Over 45 miles of trails! * Visitor Center (check hours) * Tons of picnic benches along the trails (check map) * Trails are mostly shaded from what we saw, so this would be a great place to hike in the summer. * Mountain biking on certain trails (check map and trail signage) * Horseback riding on certain trails (check map and trail signage) * Dog-friendly trails (check signage) * No e-bikes * Fishing at the lakes (need permit) The Meh: * $8/vehicle fee that can either be collected via cash, or they actually have a QR Code to pay via your phone. * No camping The Ugly: * Unfortunately, we didn't have much time here as we barely squeezed in a short 2.5-mile hike. I wish this place was closer so we could explore it more, but there is always next time, Gadget! Next tiiiime!!! Conclusion: Fantastic state park with lots of great trails and something for everyone.

Another huge State Park in the vicinity-in Santa Rosa. We have done a couple of medium to hard…read moretrails and yet prefer the easy straight walk along the creek. There are houses too along that path. Lots of space for one to walk comfortably at one's own pace. We usually do 3.0 miles back and forth at a quick pace and feel well worked out. Enough tree cover, so good to walk on a sunny day too.

Much better then it was years ago with a large fenced off leash dog area with a bench and a few…read moretired chairs. Beautiful lawn areas and old trees. The dog area is covered in bark. Be aware the Doyle entrance is blocked to traffic, you can be only enter off of Hoen and park near the baseball diamond. When you compare this dog park to the Rincon one you see how the City spends our tax money disproportionately on the more affluent neighborhoods. There is a small dog area as well.

It's 2023 and Doyle park has certainly changed a lot. There is no longer an issue with homeless…read moreencampments like a couple years past. The baseball field is awesomely maintained and utilized. Night games are a welcome treat. The horseshoe pits are well used and maintained as are all the grass areas. It's a beautiful park with huge oak and cork trees and a couple fenced off dog areas with good shade and wood chips. I've been coming here for 6 or so years. Yup, there were times where it seemed like that park had gone to hell but that's history. I invite you to come hang out with your well behaved dog and maybe a book! I think early mornings are the best, especially if your dog wants to run off leash!

It's a nice little park and it's convenient for travelers. There's a good amount of parking that…read moreyou can see from the park. It's easier to find if you know that the dog park is at the corner of Senna Dr. . I am here on a weekday morning and there's hardly anyone here. There isn't a lot of shade. The small dog area of the park is just as big as the large dog area of the park. I think it's the biggest small dog area I've ever seen.. There are all sorts of weeds and wildflowers.

This place is a fine place for my dog. The park is not kept up. The shrubs and weeds are overgrown…read more Trying to find dog toys is dificulte on both sides. I like to bring my weedwacker, but was told it was a liability. And tripping over shrubs is not? Hope this is seen and taken care of.