The longest tunnel slide I have ever seen. This was a great place to stop on our road trip to…read moreArcata. Our son got to run around and play. It was hotter then expected with little shade at the park, so bring umbrella or long clothing to avoid getting sunburned.

This is small neighborhood park with a very large play structure! Three stories with long slides…read more Also a small play structure. Quite small but fun. No toilets. If your child loves excitement, the big play structure will be a hit. If you are visiting town and had time for one park, I'd pick City Park. Official description: Tarman Park is a half-acre neighborhood park located at 45 Clark Street, Cloverdale. Park amenities include a play structure and picnic tables.

The address is 43 Clark Ave #41, Cloverdale…read more This park is great. The main tower is three levels with huge slides.

Just needed somewhere to stop so kids could stretch their legs. A few sketchy characters but at…read moreleast they got to play a little on the way back from Fort Bragg.

We were camping in the area and decided to take our dogs on a walk on this path. This path is…read moreawesome!!!! Lots of people walking and they were all friendly. They had sheep fenced in with and electric fence to eat the shrubs which was interesting. Overall wish we had something like this where we live!

"Park features a 1 mile trail" (Simone County Regional Park website). Also some sources say it's a…read moreloop. It is actually around 3 miles from the McCray parking lot to the other end and back. The signage should indicate the accurate mileage since this is a flat, paved trail perfect for visitors in wheelchair, or using walkers/canes. All trails indicates 2.4 miles round trip. Nice to have portapotties, barbecues and benches but they are all pretty close to the entrance. Most of the walk has a lot of noise from Highway 101. No water in the River right now. Don't know if I will return.

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.

The vibes here are awesome minus the tweakers and dog poop. But in this area there is t much else…read moreto do.

One of my good friend Yelp friends is famous for reviewing parks. My 2011 New Years Resolution is…read moreto match her park for park. And I will begin my quest with the world's champion of parks. Growing up, this place was known simply as the Ukiah Municipal Park. I'm not sure when the whole Todd Grove thing happened, but it's the in thing to name parks after people. I'm all good with that. Some of the park kid toys are gone, but the giant tractor tires remain. What is it about a giant rubber tire that would get me to spend countless hours entertaining me? The parks iconic symbol to me was always the rocket. Now that was the single biggest childhood attraction for me growing up in the entire town. I still remember the day I felt like one of the big kids when I finally stopped my crying and summited the very top. I swear you could see the Golden Gate Bridge from there. Sir Edmund Hillary has nothing on me. . This park includes two swimming pools, plenty of picnics and countless trees that provide protection and shade from the hot summer sun. I took swimming lessons here as a kid and is where I conquered my fear of the water. I cannot even begin to count the fond memories of this place. From the family summer outings, to the yearly school picnics this place will always hold a special place in my heart.

This place is so undervalued. It has so many cool places to play around in and things I've never…read moreseen at playgrounds. I'm sure they have big slides and things to climb on but it's just so well put together. Definitely was surprised

It's June Movement Month! And Giorgi Park is the halfway point on one of our walking routes with…read moreour pup, George. It's a lovely and well-maintained little park tucked into the neighborhood, just a few blocks from the Plaza. It boasts tennis courts (and lines for pickleball, thanks Mandy L for the intel), basketball courts, the rec baseball field (where the Prunepackers play too!), some picnic tables, a kids play structure, and a parking lot. We walk through regularly and enjoy seeing all of the activity going on. I've also used the grassy areas for strength workouts with friends. Thanks for this beautiful green space in our town!

I was quite surprised to see that I had never reviewed this spectacular Redwood State Park. Being…read morehere is magical, especially when you think the thousands of years the trees have been here. If only they could share their stories. The visitor center is quite helpful in suggesting various hikes, especially when you give them the distance and elevation that you are interested in. They also give you a paper map as often there's no signal in this park for Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, the trail to the waterfall was closed and hopefully will be open upon our return. The hike we did today was a little over 5 miles with about 750 feet of climbing. We were happy we brought snacks! My only comment would be that the signage was not sufficient. I know that mostly volunteers make up the staff and perhaps it's not a priority yet we managed to find our way back without too many problems.

A state park with a good amount of redwood trees albeit mostly smaller/younger ones due to a good…read moreamount of logging done in this area to help build California in the 20th century. It is near the Russian River just outside of Guerneville. Redwood vibes similar to some parts of the Santa Cruz range or Marin Hills, but nothing that compares to the big redwoods in Northern California like near Humbolt Co or Crescent City, those are next level. There's a fee to park inside the park. Think it was about $10. It gets busy during the weekends and spaces can be super limited if you come after 11am. We were with a toddler, so we stayed on the main flat trails that go through redwood groves. It is very shady and well trafficked trails. There are a few loops you can join together, and the circumference may be a 2-3 mile hike. But you can do however long you want it to be. Now the trails that elevate into the hills are much more involved. It can elevate to a 1300 foot gain which is pretty strenuous. I haven't tried those yet but it is on my list to try. But even the easy trails that one day, was still beautiful and relaxing. To majestic red bark trees with healthy ferns all on the ground cover, fallen trees to climb on, large rocks to hop on was just a nice jaunt especially with young kids. We brought a light lunch and refreshments and were able to run into a small area with picnic benches. Perfect way to end a few hours steeped in nature, without having to be totally in the wild. Great intro for those that aren't too versed (yet) and to get them exposed to nature, ecosystems and wildlife. Connect with the world amongst which you live with but rarely see. Weekend mission accomplished!

Too much goose it was a nice area to hangout by the water I just didn't like how there was so much…read moregoose poop and dog poop everywhere you walked.

Great for kayaking and paddle boarding. Water level is high this year so the beach and picnic area…read moreare mostly submerged. Water is not the cleanest, but is swimmable area is beautiful not many trees.

Solid dog park for the Cloverdale community! Cloverdalian pups seem to really love it, ours…read moreIncluded! While it's a relatively basic park (as far as shape and amenities), it's a solid start and much needed and appreciated! Most the dogs we've encountered are playful and well trained with responsible owners, but like all public dog parks, there can be a bad apple from time to time (talking mostly about the owners that don't pick up after their pup and or won't stop their dog from misbehaving). All it really needs for a 5 star ranking is a restroom of some kind and some Lights for the fall winter months when it's dark before work ends. Some folks also are hoping for a separate small dog park at the same location and the Rotary just installed some shade structures. Our dog loves it and can't wait to meet yours at the dog park! See you there! https://youtu.be/U8_ouUlsF20?si=5_TSfDtlF635r3Bb

Lake Mendocino offers something for everyone: Swimming, hiking, wildlife, cycling, boating,…read morecamping, RV spaces, and even new friendships if you play your cards right! If you plan on camping, Lake Mendocino offers a safe and family-friendly campground environment with kind park rangers to answer questions if needed. Be sure to bring the entire family's bicycles for hours and hours of fun! Good to know: When camping next to large groups, expect to hear music, laughter, and good times being had late into the evening hours.

My first time here, went with family members that come here to fish & hike and meet up with local…read morefriends. I was SHOCKED by the water level! I mean I have been born & raised in California so why on earth would I be shocked by drought conditions?! Well... We just came out of a drought and it's still early in the year w/o enough rain or snowpack but DAMN I really didn't expect it to be soooooo bad! Saying that I follow the news very closely so I have heard it is Lakes Mendicino, Sonoma and Folsom are drying up fast. Along with most of our reservoirs... I cannot comment on how beautiful this lake would be when full, I can't wait to come back in a few years after this drought and see this place in its glory! I do know people are still catching fish and enjoying the beauty of nature here. We met a couple of very friendly geese and an old fisherman who lived near here and shared fishing stories as well as facts about the lake and some of the rocks I was finding... All in all it was a nice stop on our roadtrip!