Ragle Ranch Regional Park is an amazing local park. It has beautiful examples of oak woodland, some redwood groves and fine examples of secondary succession where fields are gradually being replaced by forest. There are bicycle trails, hiking trails and people take horses there too. Benches along the way let a person sit and enjoy the beauty. Out on the trails it's hard to believe you are within walking distance of downtown. There are also baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball. It is also home to the premier public tennis facility in West County, the Ragle Ranch Tennis courts were built with private donations and have been maintained by dedicated volunteers for the past 30 years without taxpayer funds. It has one of the few practice walls in West County and a porta potty nearby. read more

Local regional park with baseball, volleyball, par course, four tennis courts (no pickleball allowed), 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. read more

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We came out here for a day trip and we had a very nice time. 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! read more

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While I don't love the lack of parking outside the park I am able to enjoy the park regularly after purchasing a regional park pass. I love small dog hour, which is from 11-12 and 3-4 and is accurately displayed in Facebook and elsewhere despite a review posted here saying that those hours were not correct. It has been a really great place to socialize my dog. It is nice that the small dogs benefit from getting to know each other and are able to regularly play with dogs that they become familiar with over time. The owners tend to get to know each other and chit chat and I can only imagine that negative review are coming from those who are not respectful of the small dog time, which is only 2 hours out of the entire day. read more

Great dog park! Small dog hours 3-4 and 11-12. Water and clean up supplies available. Lots of tables spread out and some in the shade.

The people that frequent this dog park are extremely aggressive, especially the ones with small dogs. Heaven forbid you are your larger dogs stay one minute into small dog hour. They will literally scream and curse at you. They have misinformation about what time small dog hour in on their Facebook page. So it's extremely hard to tell what is true. read more

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This regional park has a little bit of everything to offer. Trails to stroll through, dog park, soccer field, baseball field, volleyball, tennis court, play grounds, group picnic, Apple Fairs, redwood groves. Did I leave anything out ? Yes, it costs $7 to park.... ALL SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS cost $7 to park. That is what helps our local parks stay maintained. Funny how people will drop $7 at Starbucks for their Venti, quadruple, 6 pump, no whip Fru-Fru drinks but have an issue when it comes to our beautiful parks? Do yourself a favor and just buy the yearly park pass. It will pay for itself over and over again. Yes, the dog park has drama from the west county hipsters. But what dog park doesnt have drama???? There is a little dog hour for one hour every day. I read some reviews about complaints about Ghiardia and Kennel Cough. That can be picked up anywhere at an park (dog park or not). The Gravenstien Apple Fair is an all time favorite that happens once a year usually the second weekend in August. There is literally Apple everything imaginable !!!! We go every single year. The trails are flat and go back into the park. Areas are shaded and some areas not as shaded. You should always wear sun screen, bring water, a hat and pack accordingly. Since the trails are flat, it's perfect for the novice hiker wanting to take a casual and quiet stroll. There is also paved trails easy for wheelchairs or strollers. read more

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Love small dog hour at the dog park here at 11-12 and 3-4. Our 20lb puppy can be intimidated by bigger dogs so it's very nice to have found Ragle ranch! read more

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DOG PARK REVIEW: PARKING: 1) Parking directly outside of dog park entry gate ($7 daily park fee for use of entire Ragle Ranch Regional Park) 2) or Park for free on a nearby street 3) or Purchase an annual regional parks pass. Well worth it! THE PARK: -Large park w/ lots of open space -One entry & exit door -Water station plus 2 cool off pool / tubs -Small agility course -Bark / mulch / dirt ground -Mulch reserve piles on perimeter of park -Dispersed tree shaded area along some of perimeter -Some seating under a covered area -More seating throughout right side of park which is appropriately dispersed & sturdy built -I've seen park attendants maintaining park upkeep during hours of operation NOTES: Special "small dog" hours are offered daily from 11 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. If you purchase an annual park pass: It's good for all Sonoma county regional parks: General household pass $69 Senior pass 62 $49 Disabilities pass $29 All pass's include: 1 year membership 1 night of free camping Free entrance to annual festival At Tolay park read more

This review is mostly for the dog park. We went in the morning and had a great time. There were only two other dogs at the park when we arrived and they were friendly and playful. There are a lot of great things about the dog park itself that will make us return visitors. 1. It's clean! Bark covers the entire area which is great for year around fun. 2. Plenty of shade 3. No poop! Finally a park with scoopers and a garbage can away from the entrance (stinky) 4. Tubs filled with water (hose nearby to refill) for your pup to cool off 5. Water station on concrete (no mud puddle) 6. Blind entrance and exit gate (no dogs in the way when going in and out) 7. Benches and picnic tables to hangout and watch the pooches 8. Tennis balls, large kongs, and other safe toys (no ratty stuffies for pooches to choke on) We will be back as the puppy had a great play with room to run and a safe, clean environment to explore and even play in the water. Best of all... no poop! I know, I said that already :) but if you frequent dog parks, you know. After a romp in the dog park we took a walk on mostly paved, but some unpaved trails to check out the grounds. This park is great, every community could benefit from a spot liKe this. Check out our pics for some of the views. It truly is lovely, with something for everyone. Get a park pass so you don't have to pay each time you visit, and enjoy other parks in the county! read more

The one star is for the scenery only. I used to attend the dog park at ragle frequently and it was a gamble on whether it'd be a traumatic experience or not for me mainly but also my dog and that's when enough was enough. You couldn't pay me to bring any animal to that middle school drama bullying "regulars" and they're aggressive dogs. I left there with a bloodied face from a dog no one would claim or grab off of me so I could leave after busting my mouth and nose with its snout repeatedly. My sweet pup got dragged by his face by a dog and then the owner proceeded to bash my dog with her phone so hard it broke when he merely was trying to get away from her wilderbeast she brought there admittedly to find " some ass for her dog so she could sell his pups". I have such trauma from the abuse verbal and physical that I have to have therapy for my PTSD from that awful place. It should be closed permanently. Lastly, for a really extra horrific experience, don't go during small dog hour aka "ankle biter hour" or you'll be verbally assaulted by the meanest group of elderly people and a few Karen's I've ever seen. I feel sorry for them as they're clearly living miserable lives. I'm aware this sounds dramatic, but trust me when I say DONT GO THERE. read more

5 stars for small dog hour at Ragle Dog Park! We love coming here, the friendly dogs and owners we have met! We live in Guerneville and drive 30 minutes each way just to come to this dog park. PSA - every time we've come to small dog hour we always find large poops from the big dog's . . . please watch your dogs! Thanks! WOOF WOOF read more

I have no idea why I chose to come here for some "hiking." Initially, I had intended to hike the Joe Rodota Trail nearby with family but my cousin (who didn't go, btw) insisted that this was an address for said trail. We all decided to input "500 Ragle Road" into our GPS devices and on we went. To our surprise, we pulled in and was told that we'd have to pay a $6 parking fee. Um yeah....no. We turned back around and parked on the street for free. We walked in and started on the trail where another surprise came...it wasn't a mountainous hike like we had imagined. The trail was paved all the way on a flat surface. It wasn't a bad stroll, but we had hoped for something more. On your way through the trail, you can pick pears and blackberries (sorry, not the phones...I meant the actual fruit!). Be careful of poison ivy though cuz they're out there. You can walk or run the trail. There were some really cute doggies out for a stroll also. The provide dog poopie bags for owners that forget to bring them or who are irresponsible. Hehe... I don't recall seeing restrooms but I'm sure there are some, somewhere in the park. Good place to run or walk, nice views, nice people, pretty flowers, yummy fruit. read more

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I am a regular at the dog park for small dog hour, weekdays 11am - noon and weekends 3pm-4pm. You and your dog under 30 lbs are welcome! Larger dogs have the other 23 hours. I often walk the trails around and through the park. As others have said they are very moderate, perfect for a nice 30 minute walk. Despite budget cuts the park is well maintained. The staff I've talked to have always been helpful and friendly. If you plan to go to county parks more than 10 times a year the annual pass is a great bargain and our parks need our support! read more

Excellent area for family and dog owners | Big park $7 entrance fee to park in designated parking. We wanted to park along the street, but we kept seeing signs for 24 minute parking. This park is beautiful. Lots of redwoods!!! It was our first time going here to walk around with Ozzy, our dog. There's wide paved and unpaved trails. Lots of benches to sit along the way wherever you decide to go. I also found a couple dog bag stations! A lot of people come here with their dogs :) There's a neat little picnic and playground area to let your kids run loose. I was kinda happy to see a man made rock boulder in that area too! I can imagine it being crowded here during the summer. There's so much you could do here -- volleyball, tennis, baseball, and race your miniature boats in this small pond. The exercise stations were comical because I think it's from the 70's :P Also, there are port o potties along the way on paved trails. I'm a fan of this park. read more

Great dog park, small wood chip covered surface so no sand or dirt will go home on Fido. Small dog hours every day, reserved for dogs under 30 pounds only! Lots of flat, grassy surfaces for soccer, frisbee, and baseball playing. Some paved trails for scooter ring and a new bikers. read more

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I love coming to this park. Large grassy areas two huge soccer fields, dog park, and trails to walk in the back of the park, volleyball pits, tennis. All tucked away in a neighborhood. I drive out from Yuba City just to visit this park. Tons of space. For a variety of activities l. read more

It's a wonderful dog park. Lots of friendly dogs and owners. Be careful of foxtails. There's a bunch of paths to walk around in the park. Big space. read more

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Lots of people are complaining about the parking fee. There is street parking! And the year passes are worth it if you actually want to go here frequently. Ragle is worth it! Ragle is a great park. And can accommodate so many different interests and ages. read more

Just stopped in here to visit the dog park and ended up exploring some more, turns out there's some trails here, along with so much more. Soccer & baseball fields, picnic / outdoor park party areas, etc. I plan on visiting again and will update review but my visit was nice. It's a good sized park, with plenty of parking around. No complaints about the dog park, just note they have a small dog only hour, confirm days / hours before coming. There's decent bathrooms in parking lot nearby dog park area. The Peace Garden isn't anything significant but a small space with a few benches, nice place to sit in some shade. We walked the Blackberry Trail which was an easy and beautiful little stroll around a bog (less than 2 miles I believe). There were some other walkers, bikers and joggers along the trail, which is dog friendly. This park is part of Sonoma County Regional Parks and pass is good here, otherwise there's a parking fee but free entry if coming in on foot or bike. Overall a nice park with a lot to offer, good go to place to wander with pups. read more

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I do not recommend this dog park. The first time we visited, my dog was attacked by a much larger dog. The woman who owned the dog said "I'm so sorry. He really doesn't like puppies." WHAT??!! THEN DON'T BRING HIM TO A DOG PARK!!! The second time we visited, my friend joined us and we were not aware that it was a specific hour of the day for dogs thirty pounds and under. Instead of kindly letting us know, an older woman started shouting at my friend. My friend said she was sorry and began to collect her dogs, when an older man came in and started berating her as well. We left after ten minutes having paid seven dollars to park!! The people and dogs that frequent this park seem to be very rude and hostile. We won't be going back! read more

Regal Park has one of, if not the, worst dog parks in the County! The Big Dog vs Little Dog peeps are extremely rude to each other, on an ongoing basis, and have been for several years now. Also, there are a group of regulars, u know who u are, whom harass other dog lovers by bossing them around, attempting to control other's dogs, and are down right hostile if they don't get their way. Attempting to get the Park Management to quell this ongoing hostile environment, has been futile! read more

A multi-purpose 157 acre park with high emphasis on soccer fields, tennis courts, dog run and volley ball court but sadly neglected trails. For anyone who just wants a vigorous walk in the country, Ragle Park doesn't prioritize you. No trail maps available at the ranger check-in kiosk where you pay the hefty $7 parking fee. Happy to subsidize our parks but PLEASE maintain the trails and give us a map. Minimally helpful attendant who motioned me to the auto pay machine and suggested I check my iPhone or iPad for a trail map. Classic "i could care less" public sector employee attitude. The trails could be so much better and a huge urban asset for our little burgh of Sebastopol. Hard pressed to even give Ragle 2 stars. Disappointed. read more

Sunny day in Feb... Perfect time to walk the dogs early! Such a beautiful place ! read more

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The bf's office party was held here-- I was amazed at the size when we drove in. You'll notice the softball field from the entry road, but what isn't as evident is the well-planned layout. There are tennis courts, kiddie playgrounds, a dog run, a gazebo, and numerous picnic areas. Despite this, the trees shield the areas from each other, so you don't have to picnic right next to another large party. Definitely a plus when the water balloons start flying. While the park was somewhat dry and dusty, they get +1 star for easy ($5) parking, and the grill space is enormous-- 6-8x3 ft. That's a lot of yummy BBQ. read more

A good place to take a hike during the week & off season, but not in the summer, or on holiday weekends. Couldn't care less about the dogpark. There's way too many codependent people with codependent dogs in sebastopol anyway. This is a good place for them to be, but not for me. At least you can take a hike & get away from everyone else here, in the dry season. But there's not a lot of shade here either, so you have to be careful. Unfortunately, there always seems to be ballgames here on the weekends in the summer too. read more

Four well-maintained tennis courts, one with backboard, that are usually available except early morning (lots of seniors playing doubles) and late afternoon. Rich Cardiff, the pro who maintains the courts, offers excellent lessons for players of every age and ability. Parents should be prepared to answer kids' queries about the pungent herbal odor that often emanates from the adjacent volleyball court. The $6 parking fee is standard at all Sonoma county parks; someone's got to pay to keep them open in this tight economy. For regular users, the year-long pass makes parking fees reasonable. Aalking trails are best in summer and fall; many areas are marshy in winter and spring. read more

This is a local park that is maintained very well. It is NOT paved throughout the trails. The crews work very hard to keep it looking rural. It is a very quiet park and a very pleasant place to get in a really good walk. It fills the bill for a stroll through native marsh land conditions, not really accessible in the winter. It's lovely for the sights and smells it offers plus the creek running through it is a plus. Another plus is the bathrooms are kept super clean. There is something here for everyone and a great place to let the kids go free. As you can see we use it mostly for the walking trails and the wonderful sound of the meadow frogs in the rain. We also have a season park pass and we couldn't afford to go there much if we had to pay $ 6.00 at a time. Do yourselves a favor and get a pass; it's the best deal on the planet ( or at least right here in Sonoma). Happy Trails! P.S. If you want a "hike" go to Helen Putnam Park in rural Petaluma. Alas, parking fees there also but if you want a sweat inducing climbing hike, have at it! read more

I love this park even though as a runner and regional park pass holder I would like to see the trails maintained to at least a "I hope I don't twist my ankle today or break my leg stepping in a hole status". The dog Park however, or more precisely the owners of dogs who visit there everyday give this park a bad reputation. If you choose to to be anywhere near the area be prepared for the rudeness of your lifetime. If you choose to enter through the gates of hell because you have a dog be prepared for a lecture on the dog park rules and on how to handle your own dog at first entry from the self appointed dog park Stasi. And oh the pestering, insults and lectures you will receive if you break one of the rules like letting another dog in with you through the double gate. Nobody should be subjected to that but if you have a dog and really really want to go make sure your dog will pee on everyone on the bench next to the gate because it will make you and I feel a lot better. read more

Been coming here this I was a kid for various birthday parties, soccer games and hooligan activities. As often as I come to this park I just don't love it. It's very 'dry' there. Not a great place to go on a picnic or spend a warm summer day. I do like going to the grassy areas and the dog park can be fun if you have a pup Parties are easy to throw here because they a free bbqs and tables. Also don't pay for parking! There's tons of street parking :) read more

I go here frequently. The dog park is surrounded and filled with lethal foxtails!!! The disability porto-john near the entrance is filthy and full. Park trucks are everywhere, no employees to be found, no response to requests to fix these problems. read more

We came here while on vacation with our 6 month dobie so she could run, play and get some exercise. First, don't pay the parking fee. Park outside the gate and walk in. Second, beware of small dog time. If you don't have a small dog, then you are persona non grata during the twice a day small pup play time. For those with small pups, it's great. Third, no treats for the pups are supposed to enter the premises. I had a couple of small training treats and was promptly chastised by other owners when THEIR dogs came ambling over, begging. Geesh-- I was working on recall. Fourth, this is not a sandal friendly park. Read: bits of poop. Fifth: bring your own bag. Overall, it was ok. My dobie loved it. I was more of the critic. read more

I've been here a few times now. Most recently we took our dogs for a walk on a rainy day. I did not realize that there are some very nice trails here. Its a pretty nice spot to go on a short walk. read more

Great little find of a park! Hiding behind well-maintained sports fields are lovely little trails, a veteran's memorial grove and walk, and some lovely views of small rolling hills. Worth a stop for a nice walk if you're in the area. Yes, there is a parking fee - the same as any other regional park. It's how they keep it going! read more

Lovely place to enjoy a family and friends re-union picnic. The weather is perfect at this time of year, not too cold or hot. Our group include 4 generations of one family. Wonderful ambiance among the trees and nature to enjoy the day! Go outside!!! read more

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Great park, beautiful views, and lots to do. But there are a couple drawbacks: 1. $7 to park unless you have a Sonoma County Parks pass. 2. Hiking trails are pretty short (less than 2 miles each, hardly a hike for this Arizona boy). 3. During the rainy season the bulk of the trails flood and turn to mud. read more

You have to pay $7 to park. At a playground. But you won't see that until you've pulled in too far to back out. Stupidest rip off I've ever heard of. And the signs all say that you pay at the electric pay station. To me, that meant that I could turn right around and leave without staying, but then it wouldn't be a scam. Instead the lovely girl at the kiosk bitched at me that "actually" the kiosk was right next to her (why?) and then she pointed out that there *is* a stop sign right there, when I had already stopped at it, and had to then back up to pay her. She treated me like a moron who was going to ignore it. They should post the fact that you have to pay SEVEN DOLLARS to park (at a PLAYGROUND) before you're stuck having to. read more

i have to pay a $7 parking fee to go use the dog park for one hour? yeah, i don't think so. i've brought my dog here approximately 4 times, but will never be coming back again. don't get me wrong, it's a decent dog park and the people i met during the times i went are really friendly. BUT, my dog did end up contracting both giardia AND kennel cough from playing at this park, even with my dog being up-to-date on all vaccines and heartworm prevention. this is the first time my dog catches something from a dog park, and i've taken her to plenty of other dog parks with no problem(s). read more

Great county park. Both a paved trail AND a long nature dirt trail, dog park with a small dog hour each day, new playground, sports fields, tennis and volleyball courts, plenty of grass and picknicing, and great staff. The For those living in Sonoma County, a county park pass is great. I'm a senior and it pays for itself in 3 1/2 visits. I also have visited 2 to 3 county parks in one day. Joe Rodota Trail is paved and isn't what one would consider a nature trail. read more

Coming from a hiking perspective, this park is okay. The trails are not challenging and pretty easy. Probably took around 1 hour to "hike" this park. This is a good place for dogs; there were tons of them enjoying the trails. The good spots are the redwood grove on the Veterans Path of Peace and The Peace Garden. Both areas I found tranquil and great places for reflection. What I found annoying is that even though I am a park member, I was asked to show my parking pass at the gate. Not sure if this is the norm but by saying I am a park member, the ranger should know I have a parking pass. The parking lot was not even close to full. Kind of annoying to grab it to prove it to him. If you want an easy hike or have a dog, this is a good park. Be sure to have your parking pass out though. read more