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.

I've been living in Windsor for about three years and. Finally made it to this beautiful place. The…read moretrails lead to such beautiful views. We decided to hike up the more intense trail and it was so worth it. There were quite a few others hiking as well and most people seem to respect it. Picking up their trash and making sure to leave it as it was before setting up their picnic spot. Net time I'm going to make sure to bring my on picnic. This time I only brought snacks and water to sustain me while hiking. I'm so blessed to live in an area that provides this wonderful piece of Mother Nature.

I liked it . We did the easy hike and hit all three lakes. Park outside on the street . It's…read moreeasier and plenty of parking. Otherwise you have to pay. It was a very nice Saturday afternoon. There were quite a bit of people there hiking with their dogs. It have a nice family feeling to the park.

We were staying in a small cabin for a few days so it was nice finding this dog park. We were the…read moreonly ones there but it was nice to let our furry friend off lease to walk around and sniff.

Came for a family picnic lunch on a Sunday. Nice park, clean and safe with shaded picnic tables.read more

Since we were walking around town we figured we might as well go a little out of our way to this…read morepark just so we could check out a couple more Peanuts statues. It'[s a nice little park with families hanging around on a sunny day. It was clean and open so it would be a nice place to get some outdoor time.

Windsor has really come into its own, they have so many events at their park. From farmers markets…read moreon the weekends, to movies in the park on Tuesdays and live bands and the farmers market on Thursdays. All of these events have high attendance with lots of people enjoying their city and one another. All that, and the park still looks well kept - that's the sign of a good and flourishing community! :)

One of the two neighborhood parks that we love walking to from our house. My grandson calls this…read morethe swing park because it has adult swings and two bucket swings for toddlers. It also has a teeter totter that we love to play on and a climb through tunnel and a sit or stand on bouncy type structure. In the winter it does flood at times, but in our rain boots we still have a good time!

I have hiked Shiloh Ranch Regional Park many times and have explored several different trails using…read moreAllTrails, and I can honestly say every part of this park is gorgeous. Each visit feels a little different depending on the season. It is especially beautiful after it rains. On Creekside Trail you can hear the water flowing, which makes the hike incredibly peaceful. There is also a scenic spot at the top that is well worth the climb and offers a great place to pause and take it all in. I would consider this a moderate hike due to the incline. The descent can be challenging in some areas because it is steep and rocky, so I highly suggest wearing proper hiking shoes. The trails offer a variety of terrain and along the way you can spot many different species of mushrooms, which adds to the experience if you enjoy nature observation. The park is easy to access, not overly crowded, and it closes at sunset. Overall it is one of my favorite places to hike in the area and a great option if you want a scenic, peaceful hike with a bit of a challenge. Highly recommend.

We have been hiking here a lot over the years! It is an amazing place to go hiking or trail…read morerunning. There is a fee to park in the parking lot next to the park. If you have a regional parks pass, please bring this with you and you can park for free. Some people that don't want to pay park outside the park and walk in. There is a picnic area at the entrance and picnic tables and benches throughout the park. There are clean restrooms at the entrance of the park. Pro tip: Bring water with you! You can choose to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the views. In the winter months it gets somewhat muddy so wear hiking shoes and preferebly ones that are waterproof. There are lots of trails to choose from. Dogs are not allowed. Horses and ebikes are allowed.

Beautiful to run over. Historic bridge. Parking lot has river access. You can drop your boat in…read morehere and float down the river. There is a dam structure about a 1/2 down the road that you have to portage. The portage spot is on the left handside of the river as you float down. Gate is closed, possibly aligning with the closing of fishing season. I'm not sure the exact hours. When fishing season is open, you can see several fisherman lined up on the banks.

Used to be my nice secluded spot of choice, but too many run-ins with naked amorous folk,…read moresunbathers, kids, and other picnickers has made realize that word about this place is out, so I might as well post without fear. Access gates are open sunrise to sunset from October through mid-May- otherwise, park and hike. Parking in the lot is $5 per vehicle and they do ticket so pay up. Apparently there's a boat ramp here, but you can get info on fishing and ramp-access fees off the website. I go here to kick-back, splash around with a friend, and get dirt between my toes :) What can I say, I'm a dirty girl.

Wanted to kill some time so came here. Decided we didn't really feel like getting on a waitlist to…read moreshoot pool but they do have several tables. Instead figured we'd just grab a bite to eat. Kind of pricey and don't have much even for a hotdog. It was okay. Server was nice and we thought the mystery bags they sell were pretty fun. We saw people getting them and it was quite the variety. Can see where that would be fun if we were going to hang out longer.

We cannot have enough dedicated pool halls in this part of the Bay. A very welcome addition, good…read moreselection of brews and ciders with great food to go with your beverage of choice. 7 foot and 9 foot tables, leagues you can join beginners on up, tournaments to test your skill level. Good times.

This park is massive - bring everyone! Friends, family, the soccer team, the softball team, even…read morethe chess team and you would still have ample room to run and frolic. There are two playground areas for children, fully equipped with slides and swings. A dog run is behind the second large grassy area. There's no grass in the run so if you just had fido cleaned he might be a little dusty end the end. Along with benches there are one or two grills available for use. Don't forget the foil! Around the rear of the park there is a parking lot that sits right in front of the baseball field. Score!!! It was Sunday when I ventured here, so you can bet there was some family fun happening. I was surprised at how quiet it was considering it was located just off of the main road, Old Redwood Highway. Bordered by three streets, the other two are appointed with beautiful homes. Soft grass to lay on, tall trees to offer shade, and plenty of space. What more could you ask for in a park?!

This park was a saving grace for us. We were driving up to Mendocino and spent the first night in…read moreSanta Rosa. My freaked out Standard Poodle refused to pee or poop at the hotel in Santa Rosa so I looked at Yelp to find a park close by. This park fit the bill. He did his business and found a nice puppers to play with. Win Win.

Thinking of tubing on a weekend? Come early. By 10am the lot is very likely to be full. It's $12…read moreper car. We would take 1 car with all the floaties and air pumps and park around 9am. On our recent trip we inflated 14 floaties using a combination of 4 different air pumps and it took us an hour. Last year we were not as prepared and needed to used the free public pumps. Never again. It took forever. It took us 4.5 hours to get to the end at Sunset Beach and that was with a 30 minutes lunch break. It's always fun. We've been making it an annual group thing and each time it gets better and better when we are more prepared.

If you are planning on tubing, the new Russian River Shuttle makes Steelhead Beach the perfect spot…read moreto start your adventure! The $5.00 round trip fee (per person) includes free parking, drop off at Steelhead Beach, and pick up at Sunset Beach, all in a comfy air-conditioned vehicle. When you arrive at Steelhead Beach, be prepared to stand in a long line to pump up your tubes at the pump stations. Alternatively, we brought with us an inflatable kayak pump for our kayak, and a "Compressed Air Duster" (Amazon: https://a.co/d/bMSSmrV) which blew up 4 huge tubes with headrests in under 10 minutes! We put that in our dry bag, and were happy to have the kayak pump to deflate everything quickly at the end of our trip. Hot Tip: Once you are ready to get in the water, follow the path on the far south of the picnic area which takes you slightly upstream. You will find a perfect spot to plop in your tube and relax while the gentle current starts you on your fun journey!