Nice park. Playground is decent and big. Swings, slides, and climbing. Some shade by benches and…read morepicnic table. Walking paths and dig run as well.

We love this park, great play structures, and good slides in a quiet neighborhood. There is also a…read morebathroom. The pocknick tables are kind of funky but the grove of oak trees they sit under is beautiful. Not very crowded.

I enjoyed walking in this area. Bird watchers area. You can definitely get in several miles. Free…read moreparking

Nice flat park with a view of the wetlands plus wonderful green mountains in the background…read more Paved paths and benches overlooking the water. Admirable scene and next to roads and warehouses. Plenty of parking. It's a good walk or run here. Wear coat or layers when it's windy as it is flat so the wind is stronger on windy days.

A great place to hike. A small pond and a lot of short trails. A lot of green grass and hills…read more Best to hike when it's cool because there is little shade. Wear a hat as well.

Great county park, situated on the outskirts of town. Accessible from two entry points (one paid…read moreand one not), Helen Putnam is situation along the rolling hill with multiple trails intertwining. Would classify trails to be generally mild. Great 360 views once at the peak, especially facing due west at sunset. Only one bathroom facility (2 stalls) located in paid parking lot (main entrance).

With all the reviews about the bird shit, why has it not been addressed??? The City of Petaluma…read moreneeds to own up to this!! There's sprinklers that go on the walking path in an area where the birds do not shit. If they put grass and sprinklers next to the building where they have yoga, it would clean the sidewalks. DO THIS!!!

Lucchesi Park, the place you take your spouse to announce you want a divorce…read more Lucchesi Park, take your girlfriend here to say "it's over". Lucchesi Park, come here to reveal your terminal diagnosis. When something bad happens in someplace nice that place is forever tainted by the memory. This is exactly the reason you should come to Lucchesi Park with dire news. It'd be hard to ruin any memories of a place that's already this crap-tastic. Rather than googling "best parks in Petaluma" someone googled "nearby parks in Petaluma" and there's a big difference. We had a nice bottle of wine, some plastic cups, and poured ourselves a little splash after parking the car. We wanted to sit on a bench by the water, sip our wine, and enjoy the ambiance. In one direction the water-adjacent path was so littered with duck/goose/bird poop that I headed the opposite way. I rounded a bend and discovered the same thing in that direction: A shitstorm the likes of which I've never before seen. I turned around and opted for a bench in front of the building with merely a view of the most egregious poop mounds rather than a close-up. I laughed: this place is disgusting. There's a hiking trail at the other end of the park and a playground across the water but I really had no desire to explore. Later that evening I found Penry Park and imagined what could've been. Always google "best park", never "nearest park".

Wonderful place to walk and enjoy nature. Plenty of parking inside the gates, level well maintained…read moretrails paths and lots of benches scattered throughout. Dogs on leach welcome. Lots of informative signs telling you about the birds and other creatures that you may see. Also information on the indigenous people that called this area home. Bring water and snacks. Lovely place to picnic or read a book. Numerous ponds to explore.

It's strange to think of a sewage plant as a cool place to visit however it is really an extension…read moreof Shollenberger park in #Petaluma with rich wetlands and a preserve for wildlife. My first walk through here recently I saw a red shouldered hawk, egrets, geese, ducks and I think the first swan I have ever seen the wild. It was also nice to have ample parking and a restroom. It didn't cost to park. For more photos of this wetlands see them on my flickr photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/wdunby/sets/72157637226020496/

Love the baby swings and how clean with sand colored wood chips, the ground is!…read more I brought my baby in the morning and we were the only ones utilizing the playground. It was first time swinging and he loved it with all the precious smiles and giggles. I'm glad our tax dollars are going to playgrounds and parks! Pro-green lifestyle here!

If I could only begin to describe the words of how deep my past memories could go thinking of…read moreWiseman Park.. as a kid I grew up a few blocks away. Moved to Petaluma in 89 in our new development home on Garfield Dr. Wiseman Park and Arroyo Park became my WONDERLAND as a kid growing up in the 90s. I remember sneaking out and riding my bike all hours of the night along the trails of Wiseman Park and being memorized by the green neon lights of the private airport and the wonder of "whats in those tunnels beneath it". I can literally smell the night air.. we didn't know how good we had it growing up in Petaluma.. compared to other cities and states there is no comparison to the vibes my generation created in Petaluma.. Wiseman Park.. Damn... I grew up here, I had my 1st meditation here even as a kid, I've escaped here, I slept here, I fell in love here, seen unexplainable things here and I found myself here.. Wiseman Park.. Soon I will be back to relive your beauty..

We love Marty and his crew!! They really take the time to…read moremake sure that we were happy and would enjoy our day on the lake. They made sure we had everything we needed and really made us feel special. They are easy to use as they make it easy to book, register, and get onto the lake - way better than any other place to rent boats! Josh and Jeremy were GREAT! We highly recommend and will definitely be returning next summer!!!!

*Great & Amazing Experience, I will come again sometime*…read more This was my first time choosing to rent from this company. I was worried that I had to rent a U-Haul pickup truck to tow their equipment. No Worries!! After making a reservation online, you show up on time. Time is important, it was quite a drive and I was 30 minutes late to my reservation. It was all good, I made it on time to enjoy the jet skis! Upon arrival, a person will brief you everything. Once completed, you follow the person towing your rental to the launch gate. Parking is $20, cash only! From there, you will enjoy your rental! Despite my experience, I did ran through a problem during my rental. I followed their rules and yet I got a warning light. Called the phone number they have given me, luckily I was with a buddy. They sent guys out to tow the jet ski, thank you! After we got back, no problems or damages were found on both jet skis. Small issue was oil overfill during the time the jet ski went through maintenance. It was understandable but I was given $25 for my next rental and refund back. We've taken it with care and hope someday to return to have fun!! S/O to the staff, thank you once again :)

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

Was advertised as calm and relaxing but was actually Class 1 River Rapid…read more Boat disinflated and when we told the owner he said IF that was true he'd invite us back for free but would verify by checking the vessel first and then we new saw or heard from him again. Either way, was a bit rough for my liking but obviously scenic with lots of wildlife to see. Just wish I was better prepared by this outfitter

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.