Things to Do in the Parks This Summer |
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GET WET!
Regional Parks offers two lifeguard-supervised swim areas for safe swimming fun. The swimming lagoon at Spring Lake Regional Park is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The concession stand offers food, drink, snacks and boat rentals. Nearby restrooms offer shower facilities. Healdsburg Memorial Beach also has lifeguards on duty, and will be open for swimming starting the first weekend in July through Labor Day Weekend. Both swim areas offer sandy beaches and grassy picnic areas with barbecues. |
RIDE ON!
Mountain bike enthusiasts love the trails at Helen Putnam, Shiloh, Foothill and Riverfront Regional Parks, along with the ten other parks that offer mild to moderately challenging mountain bike trails. The West County, Joe Rodota, Hunter Creek and Colgan Creek Trails, along with the bike path around Spring Lake and the paved trail through Sonoma Valley Regional Park, offer smooth pathways for easier family rides. Don't forget to visit the Bike Peddler, NorCal Bike Sport and Rincon Cyclery for your pass promotion discounts! |
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CAMP OUT!
Whether your idea of camping is pitching a tent or parking your RV, Regional Parks has five campgrounds to visit. On the coast, Doran Beach and Westside campgrounds surround Bodega Bay, offering fishing access, views of Bodega Head and easy access to the town of Bodega Bay. Farther north, Stillwater Cove and Gualala Regional Park campgrounds are tucked in the woods and offer easy access to the river, coast and forest trails. Right in Santa Rosa, Spring Lake campground is a convenient over night getaway with views of the lake and hills. Camping reservations are now available online.
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PICNIC!
From intimate benches for 2 to group sites for 200 you're sure to find just the right place for your summer picnic plans. There are 10 reservable picnic sites for company picnics, birthday parties, reunions, etc. Almost all our parks have individual tables for small groups and families. Come have your summer party at our parks! Remember, food always tastes better when you eat it outside!
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