This park is awesome! There are clean bathrooms, picnic areas, flora and fauna, and natural shade. read more

Always a beautiful place with great views and a lot of open space. Plenty of different trails or ways to go. Has an archery range, fly model planes, frisbee golf and a small park for the kids and a bigger park for your dogs. There is a fee to pay, machines not working, so either use the app or go to the Three Oaks Center in VV for a longer pass. Sometimes there are trucks out there checking for payment. read more

Pena Adobe Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

A great find for a walk/hike to celebrate that spring has sprung and learn a bit about local history! This park is nestled in with the Lagoon Valley Park. Peña Adobe Park has the oldest structure in Solano County (as early as the 1840s). CA landmark #534. Museum and Adobe tours are the first Saturday of the month. Parking was easy during the week. Peña Adobe Park has a lot of shade and one can also reserve space at the picnic area. The only negative is that the I-80 juts up against the park so freeway noise seeps into the park. Trails connect to the grounds and I was able to go for a hike and see the green rolling hillside around me. Thank you Peña family for making this available. I will return! read more

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Beautiful park with scenic views and lots of trails for walking, hiking, or biking. Lots of space for a picnic or walking your dog, and sometimes you see people riding their horses! Parking is plentiful and restrooms are available. Overall, This park provides a great way to spend your day in nature! read more

Tons of open space to get most your walking or running needs in. Bikes also welcomed along paths. Take laps around the lake, or get up the hills. Either way is relaxing and will help you burn calories. Make it to the top of the cell towers? Get a great view of the state prison and all the other glory that surrounds this open space park. Don't forget to pay for parking, as parking enforcement seems to be pretty prevalent there. 5 bucks a day or 25 bucks for six months. Watch out for horse poop, low flying jets, and the geese, they seem to be angry. Cool dog park also. read more

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We went to the lagoon side and they have: golf section, dog park, kids swings, hiking trail, a trail around the lagoon, a boat doc, you can fish: you can do a lot all in one area! read more

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Beautiful views from high up on the windy hills. Nice steep climb for a medium hiker. The redwood grove with the picnic tables is just lovely. Wonderful place to hike with a friend. read more

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The lagoon connects to pens adobe regional park, so it makes sense to check out both areas in if you're visiting for the day. It is a great park for Vacaville locals who like to bike, hike, and walk their dogs. I have noticed ultimate frisbee players and trail runners as well. They have picnic tables, shaded areas, and a children's playground so the area is very family friendly. The lagoon has a dog park and accessible doggy bags located throughout. The trails of pena adobe are in direct sun and there are trees scattered so be sure to pack water. The park is maintained by city of Vacaville and is kept very clean. Parking is readily accessible. read more

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One of the FEW positives of living in Vacaville. I only go in the winter/early spring when the hills are still green from the rains because that makes the short (but steep!) climb to the best look out spot worth it. Wish they didnt charge $ to park. read more

Pena Adobe Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

I was in Vacaville and spotted a sign to this park. Having time on my hands, I drove and followed the signs. The park is a one and half acre historical park. It has open flat fields great for playing soccer and big ole shade trees great. I could see myself coming here again in cooler weather and laying down a blanket under one of the gorgeous trees and having a picnic. This is a simple, no thrills, open space park. $5 parking fee. Talking about picnics, they have two large picnic areas that need to be reserved ahead of time for use. One has a covered pavilion and a few stand bbq grills while the other area has big bbq grills and a spit but there is no shade cover. What makes this park a historical park is that the land was the Rancho Los Putos. If has the oldest structure built in Solano County, the former home of the Peña family. It is California historical landmark #534. The Adobe was built in 1842. The Adobe still has its original hand hewn redwood timber beams. The house is considered an Adobe because the walls were made of Adobe mud bricks which were built by Native Americans. The Peña and Vaca families ranched the land. The nearby town of Vacaville was named after the Vaca family. The Vaca family originally homesteaded along with the Penas. The nearby Vaca's Adobe did not survive the 1892 earthquake. The Peña Adobe is usually open the first Saturday of the month. It was not the first Saturday when I dropped in so I was out of luck. There were other interesting areas with broken or worn out site markers but no information boards. I was super curious about the olive tree and the statue of the Holy Mother. If you walk slow and soak up the info, these sites can be easily walked and viewed within 20 minutes. The main road leads into a parking lot that has a small number of spots. The lot dead ends. So if the lot is full, you will need to maneuver point turns to get out. There is a gravel lot outside to the right of the park gates for excess parking. From the gravel lot there is a dirt trail that leads to neighboring Lagoon Valley park and its trails. That park is a bit more exciting with trails, open multipurpose field, picnic area with bbqs, disc gold courses, dog park, and a pond that allows fishing and non motorized water crafts. read more

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My girlfriend and I love going to this park! Our favorite is hike is parking in Lagoon Valley and just hiking up and down the hill. It's approximately 3 miles and almost 750 ft of elevation gain. It has different kinds of beauty in winter and summer, yet is always a treat and gratifying to get to the top and look over Vacaville and the neighboring cities! The numerous people and dogs out makes the space feel very safe and inviting as well. A final review is a 10/10 from me and I recommend to anyone looking for an easy hike with some exercise to come out here - especially if you have fur companions! read more

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I have been coming here since forever. It's my favorite place to walk/hike in the area. You can enjoy a nice walk, bike ride, bike, picnic and more. Too bad they are doing a bunch of construction now because it really takes away from some of the beauty of it all. I enjoy the open space, fresh air and all the beautiful trees! I try to come a few times a week to enjoy a nice walk. Definitely a must if you are in the area! read more

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After visiting the city, we decided to grab some churches chicken and eat it here at the park. It is always a good place to stop when we are on the road. We used to park our trailer here over-night, however they changed the big dirt parking area and we are no longer able to park our trailer. The dirt parking lot outside the park is now grass. This is right next to lagoon Valley Park. Lagoon valley park was closed and had a gate across so we turned left at the entrance to get here. The park was clean, however the restrooms were closed. There was a van overnighter parked here. To be honest, I was shocked that the gate was not locked here since it was after dark. We dragged one of the tables, picnic tables, to the light in the area and had a picnic. Afterwards, the kids played some tag in the light at the parking area. It was quite nice as the kids are now teenagers. They have been playing tag in this parking lot since they were little, and it is just fun to see them forget all of their teenage angst and just have fun. We did clean up really well after the picnic. I believe it is important to teach the children to keep our parks and recreation place clean. read more

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I love coming to pena Adobe! There are so hiking options and it's so easy to socially distance yourself. Some trails have a rock trail, while others are just a firm dirt trail. They also have a track for a flat walk around the lagoon! Have a dog? They have a dog park for them. Great place for a gathering and the park has a small playground for kids. Parking is $5 but totally worth it if you'll be there all day! read more

Beautiful trails and the scenery is out of this world felt as though I was in another country especially when you get all the way up to the top read more

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After the rain has been keeping me indoors I thought I'd bug my parents and take them for a moderate hike...at least that's what my alltrails app rated this trek up the hill to reach the tower. My parents came along trustingly for the trek, thinking that it was a gradual incline. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't know what it was going to be like except that my bag pack had a first aid kit, a couple bottles of water, and my Dad's nitrostat...I even contemplated buying an AED at one point... but that's just me being extra. The main trail is gravel so if you follow that all the way you'll be fine, you won't be lost. There are other trails that aren't gravel that you can follow as well if you're inclined. The trek up to the tower was full of pleasant twists and turns. Al though there were a few pauses here and there it was worth seeing and hearing the random birds, calves, cows and the fellow hikers who cheered on my parents. "Are we there yet?" My parents would ask every so often. "We're almost there," I'd say with a smile...like they'd tell me when I was a kid all those many years ago. read more

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I come here pretty much everyday and I love it. I've never had a bad experience. Everyone that is out enjoying nature are usually friendly. There's lots of great trails and views. It's a nice local area I think everyone will love. read more

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Great park for hiking and trail running. Wide trails along with numerous side trails. Can be a moderately difficulty hike to the top. Disc golf course. Dogs allowed. Large dog park area as well. Parking is plenty. read more

https://www.youtube.com/@unheardfacts-tracerfromove8607 The view is amazing, kind people all around the park, and you can enjoy your daily jog, walk, or just a catch of nature at this park. read more

Peña Adobe is a great place to hike. There's a dog park, tons of paths, and a small playground. However, I've had too many bad experiences. 1. My friend and I were told by an officer that we had to hike back to our car because a prisoner from Vacaville Medical Facility escaped and was somewhere on the grounds. He also mentioned to keep our hands out of our pockets and to not be afraid if we saw officers with rifles. 2. A woman in distress came up to my friend and I asked us to call the police because her boyfriend, who was in the area, assaulted her. As we waited for the police her creepy boyfriend was watching us from afar. He was smiling at us as they arrested him. 3. Some people walk their dogs off leash despite verbally admitting their dogs are not friendly. This has happened only once though and it didn't amount to anything serious, just some growling + and defensive behavior towards me and my leashed dog. If you have a fear of dogs, a good number of people walk their dog off leash. The majority of dogs are friendly and trained fairly well. Despite all that I would love for Peña Adobe to get more funding. It's a beautiful area, but it deserves a face lift. read more

Nice Secluded spot next to lagoon valley park. Lots of shade, some historic buildings and paths to wander. Free parking. Give this place a visit read more

Pena Adobe Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

This park is the best one of the best in Solano County. Great area to go on runs for those who enjoy fitness by taking the trail by Guns Fishing & Other Stuff or the loop on the main entrance. Wildlife is great here as well and very friendly. Encourage people to visit here. See the photos for a sample of what Pena Adobe has to offer. read more

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Beautiful park for an easy hike or a stroll. My 2.5y and 5y old kids were able to easily walk everywhere! This place is also stroller friendly with plenty of parking. It has beautiful expansive views from high on top of the rolling hills, walks around lakes, and a stroll through a grove of redwood trees at Jack Hume Grove. Lots of nature and wildlife. A disc (frisbee) golf course. A Questcache activity. We will definitely be returning here. read more

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Secret slice of heaven :-) spent many an evening and weekend morning just walking by the man made lake, taking a rigorous hike up the hills or just meditating and watching the cows lol. No matter your weight or fitness level you can definitely enjoy some outdoor time here read more

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The whole park is nice and I love it but the hours are ridiculous. Locking up the gate so no one can go on an early hike and enjoy the sunrise is insane. People are still there, there is just no parking for anyone when you do that. The 10 spots are full by the time it's 6am so anyone else there would have to park illegally or not go at all. read more

Phenomenal park! There is so much to do at this park, including frisbee golf, picnicking, the dog park, and hiking up the hills or around the lake. Pricing seems a bit steep to me for parking-- $5, but its well worth it on occasion. There are also options to upgrade to a yearly pass, but I'm not sure what the cost on that is. I've heard there are also spots to park further away where you don't need to park, but I have yet to find these. They have a payment stand where you can pay via credit or cash conveniently located in the lot. You'll just need to know your license plate number. I brought my pup with me and we set out to hike up the hills to the tower. We came with little preparation and had no idea how far or steep the hike was or what we were in for-- but we went for it anyway. The hike up was gorgeous, but I highly recommend stopping and turning around at multiple points on your trek up to admire the beauty behind you as you ascend up the hill. The path is obvious and easy to follow. At certain points, it morphs into loose rocks and gravel, so it can be a little slick, especially on your way back down. At certain points, it is even cracked an uneven. You'll see lots of animals on your trek up. My dog and I came face to face with a cow literally on the path-- less than 5 feet in front of us. We didn't have any issues, but I definitely wouldn't push your luck on that and recommend keeping your distance. In addition, I highly recommend keeping your glance towards the ground to avoid obstacles or cow poop along your path. The last few minutes are the hardest, as the path becomes winding and steep up to the top. At the top, you'll have a beautiful view (and a trash can-- yay dog poop disposal!) If you follow the trail a little further down, there's a single bench overlooking the hills. You can see the prison, I-80, windmills, and everything in between. It is incredibly quiet and serene when other hikers are not around. The path back down is even more gorgeous than going up-- because you get to see your ever-changing view of the lake, hills, etc. as you make your descent. The full route was about 2 hours for me (walking somewhat leisurely and stopping with my dog for sniffs.) It can be a challenge depending on your fitness level due to the steep hills, but the view is so worth it. You'll also find that you'll go through stretches of steepness followed by periods of flatness to catch your breath. While I can't speak to the other features in the park (yet!), I highly recommend visiting and exploring! read more

Nice landscape scenery if we had more rain this year I'm sure the grass would have been green , nice hike , good for incline hiking , going to the tower and back I burned 700 calories , I say it was worth it ! read more

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Peaceful and powerful. Take the adventure to this sublime hideaway! The views are precious and pristine. read more

Pena Adobe Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

We paid over $200 for this space and there were people just showing up without a reservation. Nuts. Lesson learned. Don't reserve. Just show up and fire up the grill. read more

This is my FAVORITE place that's close to town to get my heart pumping. I'm not a big fan of fitness gyms and prefer the outdoors, so this place suits well! You will realize that there are many trails to go on. The one I like most is past the dog park and the parking lot. It's next to the main driving road. The front of it is a wide gravel road and up ahead you can see a gate that you can go around. It takes me about 1.5-2 hours to get through the path. You do huff and puff and more than likely the person you bring along will temporarily hate you, but it's totally worth it when you get to the top of the tower, you'll feel ACCOMPLISHED! I do recommend going there earlier in the morning before 11 am (gets real HOT quick), sunscreen (prevent skin cancer guys!), and water for hydration. This is a great place for everyone to enjoy. Get outside and head on over to Pena Adobe :) read more

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I'm so excited that I got the chance to come explore and hike this park! A great place to for anyone that just wants to get away for a little bit and doesn't want to drive far away for a hike. My friend and I parked just right outside the entrance to avoid the parking fees (mainly because we couldn't find it). But if you do park inside, the payment area is by the gates, which we found out later. The "hike" can be as easy or as hard as you want to make it. We leisurely walked inside and came across a lake which there is a path you can walk around. We decided to walk pass it and try to find the trail that leads us up to the top. Before we did that though, we walked all the way along the path to the end and saw an enclosed dog park, picnic tables, archery shooting range. When we found the entrance to the trail to start walking up the hill, there were a good amount that had the same thought. It was windy that day, but it was a nice and easy walk up. Nothing overhead that can shade you from the hot sun or strong wind. I would definitely come back and explore the other trails or even do the same one! read more

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DO NOT come to this park. NOT worth the $5 parking. Trash everywhere, horse poop in the middle of walking trails, dirty bathrooms. Support other parks like Rockville in Fairfield, better view there anyways. Shame on you City of Vacaville for ticketing any Vacaville resident who visit your park. Park is now being policed by a Ranger, a paid City of Vacaville employee. If a city uses its citizens public tax dollars to maintain a regional park within its city, residents of that city should have FREE access. Won't be returning for a while. read more

Definitely an outstanding park to play in or just chill at. Great area around the lagoon for a run like many have already pointed out. Or maybe just a nice leisure bike ride. I heard there's also a nice dog park on the other side of the lagoon (haven't gone there though). There's a large gazebo like area to hold a large BBQ picnic where you can sit and be shaded from the heat of the sun (I've attended a work BBQ as well as a wedding held here at this spot!). There's a little pond nearby where you can take nice photos as well as a huge grassy field where you can set up a badminton or volleyball net or throw around a frisbee or football or kick around a soccer ball. Bathrooms are just a few yards away in the parking lot, equipped with working sinks, toilet paper and paper towels! No mirror though. My only complaint is there are so many (not only flies but) yellow jacket bees!!!! read more

Pena is a pretty cool place to go, many trails to explore and also just a nice place to go relax and clear your mind. People you walk past are friendly. The views can be quite amazing. read more

Pena Adobe Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

This is one of the best parks in Vacaville and Fairfield. It is so easy to drive to it. You can ride your bike, you can walk ,you can run, you can bring your dogs. read more

Pena Adobe Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

Nice place,beautiful lake,and natural View. Love the wild flowers and green grass in Spring Time. read more

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Great hiking... Great views. I love to ride my bike up here too. Take advantage of this incredible asset for the Vacaville community. read more

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This place is Awesome! If your looking for a great adventure that's outdoors;this is the place! I love to go here with my family and friends! Great for working out, Hiking, Disc Golf or even a picnic in the shade! It's a wonderful environment for everyone to have a great time! Even though I haven't seen any myself; watch out for Mountain Lions! read more

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Great park! lots of activities for the whole family, plenty of sports, and bathrooms. Wonderful place to take the children! I went here with my little sister a few times and she totally loved it because there is so much space for her to run around and have a good time, and meet other kids. There's a playground too. It is also a fantastic place for adults who are looking to be more physically active since there is a path that weaves throughout the park to either walk or run depending on your preference. Parking is easy and there is lots of space for you to park your car, which is a major plus! Excellent park for kids to run around, make friends, and waste energy! Surrounded by pretty trees. Overall a very nice place to get fresh air! Since my family lives nearby, we gather here for our get together during the summer months. For dogowners, there's a dog park. read more

Most people say this park is a nice place for a walk, but I found it to be a nice place for a hike too. The hills surrounding the lagoon all have trails that are short but challenging based on the ones you pick. You can make it what you want as they all lead to another trail on another hill. There is a cow pasture right on the edge of one trail too. You could see wild turkey, deer, turkey vultures flying close to your head and turtles in the creek. For me it's what I want from nature--a good hike and plenty of visual stimulation. read more

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