This park is great. My only wish is that everyone who parks on the street pay to something to use these parks. Anything. Without out direct support we will see these spaces close. Just saying. . read more

Beautiful and small park in which to enjoy the changing seasons and a quiet walk. With easy and well-maintained trails, it is a very nice place for solitude. The paths are wide and well-marked. We did about a 3 mile walk/hike, saw the 3 lakes, and covered the perimeter of the park. Easy parking either in the lot (with a pass or for a fee) or plentiful parking on the street. I will return to enjoy this pleasant and peaceful park. read more

Really great place to go on a hike. None of the trails are super long but you can make your hike longer by connecting a few of the trails into one longer trip. Beautiful views during your hike including an exceptional view of Sonoma County when you reach the peak. Several nice ponds and lakes throughout the walk. Decently maintained trails. Encountered a lot of nice friendly locals during our hike. My only criticism is that some of the trails can be quite Rocky so they are a little tough to manage. Really impressed with this park, I plan to return soon! Tip: even though the park has paid parking, you can also easily park on the main public Street for free. This is a great feature given that some parks don't really offer that option. Side note, however, you may want to pay to park to support the parks. read more

This park is #1 on my list whenever I visit family in Windsor. I can walk to it from the house we stay at and the trails are wonderful! Coming from Hawaii, hiking here is a little different but just as wonderful! I love the little trail system that allows you to explore this park. The trails are well maintained and easy to follow. I often switch trails to do different loops within the park. I babywear on this trail and have even let my son run around. If we go early enough we can see the deer (yes we don't see wild animals like this in Hawaii) and lots of birds! I hear there are sometimes snakes (yikes!) but we haven't encountered any of those. There are even some lakes you can go by. Whether you are going for a trail run, leisurely stroll or something in between, this park is a must visit when in Windsor. read more

One of my favorite hikes when I'm looking to get out for a while but not looking for something overly strenuous or far. I love how they have multiple routes that allow for a "mix and match" approach...where you get to determine how far you go. The farthest I was able to concoct without overlapping too much was about 3.5 miles. The trails are generally wide and clear, with few rocky parts...perfect for trail running the majority. The Alta Vista trail allows for a fairly decent incline if you want to push yourself, though be prepared for a steep rocky section for one leg. Busy on weekends but not overly crowded, and also dog friendly! Would definitely recommend. read more

This was a great area for hiking. There's lots of short hikes, but also the option to keep circling around for longer ones. There are a few that are pretty steep, so you may want to check the maps for difficulty before heading to some of them if you're not wanting to work up too much of a sweat. We saw lots of dogs on the trail, so it's definitely dog friendly - but PLEASE keep your dogs on a leash. We love dogs & have three big ones of our own, but it's still disconcerting to have an unknown dog running loose just so the owner doesn't have to keep them reined in. Parking on-site was about $7 and the lot was nearly empty as most folks were parking along the street for free. We were just visiting and paid the price - well worth it for our 2 hours there. read more

Nice trails, good mix of flat terrain and some hills. It was also pretty secluded on Wed. when I was there. read more

Great park! I've been here a few times and really like it. I bring my dog even though it seems like everyone has a dog here (so she gets riled up). Don't forget to pick up your dog's 'stuff'! read more

I just moved to Windsor and was super stoked to find that this place is about a 3 minute drive from my house. there's a bunch of really nice trails that you can hike, and a pretty decent amount of wildlife. Only thing that's kind of a bummer with small children(I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old) is the excessive amount of poison oak, but that is kind of expected. read more

Foothill Regional Park - Walking down a trail with my husband - Hiking Near Me - Windsor, California

I took Captain, 2 year old Siberian Husky, for a walk for the first time at Foothill Regional Park. It's been over 16 years since I've last hiked the park. Although many trees were burnt by the 2019 Wildfire it is still very scenic and worth hiking the many trails. Captain seemed to enjoy the hike with its shady trails and although we encountered many other dogs on the trail her CGC training/certification came in handy as she did not bother other dogs, people or the grazing sheep in the area. We will be returning sooner than 16 years, possibly next weekend. We strongly recommend this park as it has a lot to offer and having a SoCo Regional Park's pass made the parking convenient. read more

Such a beautiful park and place to hike. The trails are well marked and maintained and everywhere you turn there is another beautiful vista to enjoy. You can pay to park in the small lot or if you have a county pass like we do it works here. There is also plenty of street parking available just outside of the park if you prefer to avoid the charge and walk a little further. Saw lots of dogs on the trails so it seems to be a very puppy friendly place. We saw so many pretty wildflowers right now too. There are some picnic tables and park benches here and there throughout the park. Really enjoyed our time - we will definitely go back. read more

Great place to go for a quick stroll or a long walk. Nice views, I feel like the trails are never that crowded. People bring their dogs there all the time. read more

Love taking my dog here, it's quiet, beautiful, and a short walk from my home. It is so nice that I often see professional photographers around. However, this park is a frequent to many dogs and therefore, a great place to pick up fleas. I believe this is where my dog got them last year. So now I usually bring my dog on a long walk here when she's due for a bath. And yes there is a lot of poop everywhere, especially horse poop. read more

Really nice park located in the middle of a lot of homes and neighborhoods. It's beautiful with lots of nice trails and pretty locations for family photos. We took bikes and rode around the trails.. Very pretty. Great location to bring a nice picnic and large enough to have your own space and some quiet. read more

It takes me 2 minutes from my front door steps to walk to the back entrance of this park. Windsor is a great place to live and we are very fortunate to have the Foothills. This place is beautiful and if u haven't been here yet you should come visit! read more

We are so lucky to have this park in Windsor. There is some great hiking to be had, it's beautiful and well maintained. It does get crowded - which is not necessarily a bad thing. I feel like I cross paths with enough people to feel safe and few enough that it still feels secluded. As others have said, there are a lot of dogs, I haven't had a any issues, most owners respect the rules and keep their dogs on leashes. read more

I came here for the first time a few months ago, I fell in love with the trail and the view :) it's definitely a new fave place to get my fitness on! Not many people either, which makes it more enjoyable when your trying to clear your head. read more

Let me first say this; I do not care for hiking. Until I met the foothills. I love it here, and even more why i love living in windsor. This place is amazing. My 2 and 5 year olds are safe to hike with me, and stay on trails wide enough and safe for them. Its beautiful. read more

Beautiful fall colors and safe trails. I came here alone to do some geocaching and felt at ease due to the several hikers, bikers, joggers and horseback riders enjoying the park. read more

Windsor has done a great job with this park. Running is one of the best ways to keep the wait off and this is my favorite place to run, currently. I live in north Santa Rosa, so the drive is only 10-12 minutes and well worth it. They allow horses, bikes, hikers and runners on the trails. it is 98% hikers and runners. The trails are well maintained. There is about 8-10 miles of trail and plenty of hills. So, pick a loop and get running. read more

Thanks Yelp! And thank you to Stephanie A. for letting me know in her review that dogs are welcome here. It sucks when you go to a trail and see a NO DOGS sign while you have your pup by your side! I came out here on a Monday morning and was able to park for free on the street instead of paying $7 just to hike for an hour. I saw people unloading horse trailers, riding bikes, hiking, running and enjoying the beautiful day. You can find the trail maps on the park's website which helps if you haven't been here before. I decided to do a mile loop and it wasn't that hard. Some areas are steeper than others and the Bobcat trail is definitely a bit uneven and narrow but not difficult. I only went around one small lake but I think there is another one at this park. There are large oak trees, grass, and views of the city once you go up the trail a ways. There are bathrooms when you first come in the park as well. The parks sits in a neighborhood which is probably why I never knew this place existed but I'm glad I did. read more

Close to home and fun to run! The views are nice, the people are nice, and the hills make for a good jog.

What a fantastic neighborhood park. The trails make you feel like you're walking deep into the hills but as one very nice lady said, you can't get lost because all the trails lead back to the neighborhood. There are picnic tables throughout the trails with beautiful views or tables just surrounded by oak trees. There are Spanish Moss trees, red trees, lots of oak trees and if you go early, you can see the hot air balloons in the distance like we did. These trails are good for walks, walks with your dogs or a good run. Go early. We would imagine that it most likely gets packed during the weekends and holidays. read more

Lots of different trails to choose from, different levels of difficulty and scenery to choose from. DOGS OK bathrooms on site.

One of the best Regional Parks in North of California!!! read more

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I love this place! They have big picnic area and parking. The hike to the water isn't bad at all. Its a nice family place. The bathrooms are pretty gross though. read more

Beautiful park. In a fast pace you could make it around the whole park in an hour or so. The lake is gorgeous and people seem very friendly when they go there. read more

Love to hike this park So lucky that's it's only a mile from home. Plenty of trail with 3 lakes. Picnic tables scattered throughout the park. read more

Best park ever,lots of hills up and down up and down!! Beautiful views from the top of the hill.Dog and horse friendly too. Great for jogging,sometimes way to many people especially on the weekends so i like to go early in the morning instead. read more

Wow! This park is amazing. Once I get out of physical therapy this will become my favorite location for trail running. I took my dog for a hike there today, and it was so beautiful. The trails are interesting, with winding paths along the man made lakes, not just boring flat straight trails. You are literally walking through oak groves and it is amazing. There were lots of families there and lots of happy dogs on leash. You have to have your dog on leash here like all the regional parks in Sonoma County. People were really polite at this park. I bought a regional park pass for 69 dollars, and it is a great deal. I have a dog, so I walk him at multiple regional parks a week. I can't wait to go back to this park , and I probably will go a few times a week. read more

We went for a pretty quick hike here on our way home from a weekend in wine country. There were nice lakes, lots of shade, and several trails that were easy to navigate. It was a great end to a nice weekend away. Such a cute little park, will definitely go again next time we're in the area! read more

Went hiking here with our kids last weekend. Pleasantly surprised! Really pretty, well-maintained trails. Lots to look at, change of incline keeps it interesting while still not being too tough for our youngest (who is 5). Our older kids enjoyed skipping rocks at one of the ponds. We will definitely return! Glad we found it. read more

I love this park , I run here every day and I am seeing more dog poop then every before. it's hard to avoid at times. The poop is clearly on the trails . What gives ? Wow, why don't the dog walkers use the poop bags that are available free to use? The park has so much dog poop on it's trails , it's terrible !! Let's get our park poop free, so everyone can enjoy this beautiful park .Debbie N. read more

Nice park but too crowded with hikers, bikers, walkers, runners, dog walkers. Most folks are considerate but dogs off leases and runners who think that own the trail are a problem. If you're with a small child, bring a whistle and a can of pepper spray. If you hike alone and still have your second amendment rights... there are mountain lions In the area as I have seen the scat. Stay in groups if you can. read more

Here is yet another example of how Sonoma County blew it with open space compared to Marin County, which has hundreds of miles of trails where you can take your dogs off leash, or hike for miles without having to be on pavement or see "improvements" like flush toilets, parking lots, and trail signs--wild areas. Sonoma County has parks like a city. read more

Came here to do an early am walk with the ladies. Wow, so grateful and relieved it was cool and not HOT! Been here 2 years ago and it was abit too warm. A nice park that's moderate, not hilly. Most areas non -shaded. Street parking outside or park inside the park for a fee. read more

Love this place I have been coming here for the last 11 years awesome view of mount Saint Helena towards the back its small but super awesome! I have nothing against this park. Clean Restrooms at the bottom of the hill. Three awesome man made ponds that have some fish but not a hole lot tho:(. Anyways good park!!!! read more