A park with turtles? Really?!…read more I was walking at a nearby park and remembered this neighborhood park has turtles. When we drove over, we noticed friendly ducks relaxing on the grass, kids playing on the playground, and lots of turtles sticking their heads up to catch a breath. The water in the pond does look very murky so not sure if it gets cleaned. The pond has a fence around it that is about 3 1/2 feet tall so kids can't accidentally walk into the water. It's a fun park with a partially fenced area for little kids and an adjoining area for bigger kids. There is lots of grass, a gazebo, picnic tables, benches, bocce ball court, short rock climbing wall and even a neat zipline. Our friends held a birthday party here last year and the kids had a blast.

First time this past weekend, my kids loved it. It was booming and had so much to do!read more

Great playground but no bathrooms. Two play areas one for younger and one for older kids.read more

Such a lovely upgrade! Great park! Only downfall I can think of is there's no restroom.read more

Local regional park with baseball, volleyball, par course, four tennis courts (no pickleball…read moreallowed), soccer fields, kids play structure, dog park and hiking trails. We came birding here recently and saw a hawk and woodpecker perched up in a tree. They also had sheep and goat grazing in a temporary fenced-off area to keep the dry grass down. I love this eco-friendly method of managing vegetation. There were about a dozen dogs happily playing in the dog park when I was there. It was fun to watch how they interact with each other. There were a few growls but responsible dog parents were there to quickly call their dogs back. There are several picnic tables sprinkled throughout the park. You can reserve areas for special events. I have attended a wedding and a friend hosted a retirement party here. The Gravenstein Apple Fair has been held at this location for many decades as well. There are a few parking lots to choose from. You can park inside the park for free if you are a Sonoma County Regional Park member. Annual pass is currently $69. Seniors get a discounted rate.

We came out here for a day trip and we had a very nice time…read more Parking: 4/5 There is several places to park throughout the park and in different areas depending on what you are there to do. However, on a busy day some of the areas such as the playground parking can get crowded. Keep in mind there there is also a $7 fee for entry. (Pretty standard for regional parks like this though.) Trails: 4/5 We enjoyed the trails very much. There is a lot of space to explore and all the trails circle back to the parking areas. There were several spots that were very muddy, but we were able to pass most of them and keep our shoes fairly clean by walking on the side of the trail. However, there was one section of one trail that was too bad that we had to turn around. Aside from that, it was very nice everywhere else. Playground 5/5 They had a large playground and a toddler playground. Our kids (13 and 9) loved the large playground. They also had many picnic benches here and throughout the park to enjoy. We also loved that most of them were shaded. Amenities 5/5 There were many other things at this park such as sport fields, dog parks, a nice little zen type garden and park bathrooms. If you are looking for a nice place to picnic and spend some quality time outdoors, this park is a great place to come explore and enjoy for a few hours!

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.

Leghorn's park is an amazing park in Petaluma. It has a covered gazebo, tennis courts, public…read morebathrooms, multiple playgrounds and slides for kids over five. It's rarely not busy but the mornings are a bit calmer now that schools are back in session. I love walking to Chunky's for tacos or a burrito.

Such a big park and so many different things to check out. My daughter had a blast stopping by…read morewhile we were on a family roadtrip.

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.

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.

What a beautiful park with things to do for everyone! Play structure with lots of variety for young…read moreand big kids, train, carousel and horse rides! Felt like we didn't have enough time with all the things to do and will be back. If making a trip with kids to Sonoma make this a stop for sure!

This is a great park for families. There is a nice play area that has many different activities for…read moreall ages. They have po ore rides, a train ride and a carousel. That also rent out paddle boats and canoes. There are many hiking trails that hook up with a spring lake and Andel park so you can walk as far as you want. It's a great place for birthday parties as well. Many tables. Parking is rough sometimes on a busy weekend.

My grandkids were so happy this park had reopened after a massive remodel. Plenty of playground…read moreequipment for all ages. There is also an adult section with outdoor equipment. A few picnic tables scattered about & a handful of benches. Additionally there is a covered picnic area for rent. Once the new trees get bigger it will provide more shade.

Embrace the redwoods, lakes, the river, and shaded paths all within one park…read more Hands down my favorite regional park in Sonoma County. Come here to escape the chaos of the city. Where the water and trees welcome you with serenity. Come walk the dog, ride your horse, bring your kayak, bring your fishing pole, bring a blanket, have a BBQ in the group picnic area and more. A safe place for children but please always watch them around any body of water. Just on the outskirts of Santa Rosa, Riverfront welcomes you with all of its glory. The trails around the lake a extra wide and flat. Easy for a wheelchair to go round. This is one of my regular spots to escape and intake the beauty of nature. I highly recommend just buying a parking pass to support the parks. If you visit a regional park once a month, it pays for itself.

Treat yourself to an easy 2-mile walk along the lake formed by former quarry. Relatively level,…read moreunless you take one of the detour trails near the entrance. A few benches along the route enable a rest if you're out of shape offer nice views of the lake. Dogs on leash OK -- just pick up after your pet (I only wish equestrians on the trail had the same courtesy, so watch your step!). There's also a picnic area at the trail head, and bathrooms are nearby. There is a day fee for parking, but if you're a local, pick up an annual pass -- it will pay for itself in a few visits.