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Learn more about this planned recreational trail, located in the community of Bodega Bay.
Central Sonoma Valley Bikeway - Larson Park to Highway 12
 This is the first phase of a multi phased project as described in the Central Sonoma Valley Bikeway Plan Final Report dated November 15, 2001. The report identified a 2.76-mile conceptual bike/pedestrian pathway from Verano Avenue to Agua Caliente Road in the Sonoma Valley area. Please see Figure 3 titled “Preferred Alignment”. The pathway would provide pedestrians and bicyclists an alternative route to Highway 12.
 For the first phase, the proposed pathway starts at Larson Park which is owned by the County, continues through Flowery Elementary School, and ends at Highway 12. Please see aerial plan titled “Central Sonoma Valley Bikeway – Phase 1”. An easement would need to be acquired from the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. The proposed schedule of work includes the following: 1) perform topographic and boundary survey of Flowery Elementary School and Larson Park, 2) negotiate easement with Sonoma Valley Unified School District, 3) complete environmental documents, 4) construct pathway.
The project is funded by TDA (Transportation Development Act) Article 3 and Measure M funds.
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Cheney Creek Bridge
 Cheney Creek Bridge & Trail Project Dedication
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 5:30pm
The new 110-foot metal bridge and crushed rock trail offers an important link in the California Coastal Trail, connecting these two spectacular parks with a safer, shorter off-road route.
 Dedication Ceremony Invitation (940KB)
Initial Study (19.5MB)
This project was approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on May 1, 2007. Construction was completed in May 2008.
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Crane Creek Regional Park Frisbee Golf Course
The Regional Parks Department and the United Flyers are working on a license agreement for the operation and maintenance of the new Frisbee Golf Course. Once this agreement has been executed, installation of the new course will proceed and is anticipated by Spring 2009.
Layout map (102K)
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Ernie Smith Community Park Expansion Project
Construction was completed on April 4, 2007. Improvements included new trails and renovated trails, retaining walls, a fenced dog park, renovated lawn areas, new landscaping, irrigation, a pedestrian bridge, picnic tables and drinking fountains. Additional improvements will be constructed in later phases when more public funding becomes available.
The funding sources for this project are State Parks Proposition 12 and Park Mitigation Fees.
Map - Expansion draft concept (155K)
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Guerneville River Park
This new park opened in Spring 2007. The group picnic site is complete and available for reservation. The outdoor stage area is slated for construction in Spring 2009. Family picnic sites, pathways, a restroom and parking are also available to serve the public.
Proposed stage design (1.35MB)
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Kenwood Plaza Park
 The Sonoma County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission held its July meeting at Kenwood Plaza Park at 9045 Sonoma Highway, on Monday, July 21, 2008.
The main topic of this Commission meeting was the fate of the signature Valley Oak that has long been a central focal point of the park. Staff summarized public comments and made final recommendations to the Commission regarding public safety and preservation of this natural resource.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Staff Report (178.03KB)
Flyer (820KB)
ADA Playground at Maxwell Farms Regional Park
May 10, 2007 public meeting
This Foundation-sponsored project was constructed in November 2007. The Foundation has donated an additional $15,000 to install upper body play equipment. Regional Parks will complete this work in Fall 2008.
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Recreation & Resource Plan 2020 (formerly known as the Outdoor Recreation Plan)
R&R2020 - Read about the Recreation & Resource Plan 2020
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Santa Rosa Creek Trail Reach F - Willowside Road to Fulton Road
PROJECT UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
In response to the overwhelming public comment received at the August 18, 2008 meeting of the Sonoma County Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) on the topic of the Santa Rosa Creek Trail, Reach F: Willowside Road to Fulton Road, the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department (Regional Parks) is processing a request with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) grant to extend the grant deadline. As a result, Regional Parks has postponed the advertisement process for soliciting construction bids for this project. Construction will not occur in 2008, as described in the grant application.
Furthermore, Regional Parks will schedule a public meeting to discuss the topics brought forward by the public at the August 18, 2008 PRAC meeting and subsequent correspondence. Information about the public meeting will be posted on the Regional Parks website and will be sent via email or postal service to those on the project mailing list. If you have submitted an email to Regional Parks about this project, you are on the project mailing list already for email. If you wish to receive notice via postal service, or if you would like to be added to the project mailing list, please contact Nora Guy, Office Assistant II, at nguy@sonoma-county.org or 565-2746.
Please contact Ken Tam, Park Planner II, at ktam@sonoma-county.org or 565-3348 if you have questions about the project itself.
BACKGROUNDIn June 2007, in partnership with the Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, and Regional Parks Department, the first phase of the trail was completed by installing three multi-use bridges along Reach F. The next phase of this project is to design and pave the trail
The 2.14-mile paved trail will be constructed on the northern gravel service road between Willowside Road and Fulton Road. The paved surface will be accessible to wheel chairs and bicycles. The paved trail is funded by $550,000 from the Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC), $50,000 from park mitigation fees, and $100,000 from TDA (Transportation Development Act) Article 3. The tentative construction start date is Summer 2008.
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Sonoma County Bay Trail
Corridor Plan
Read more about the Sonoma County Bay Trail Corridor Plan:
See the official Bay
Trail site link for more information. Coming soon: Draft Trail Alignment
Option Maps.
Sunset Beach River Access Project
Initial Study (31.5MB)
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Tolay Lake Regional Park
Various public meetings regarding the future park will be scheduled throughout the year. Please keep checking back for more information.
Interim Plan
September 15, 2008 Staff Report 
Interim Plan Update - 8/18/08
Interim Plan and Initial Study - August 2008 (27.91MB)
Interim Plan Update - 4/11/08
Day Use Permit Proposal - March 2008
PRAC Staff Report - March 2008
PowerPoint Presentation - March 2008
Interim Plan Workshop - 3/31/08
The Tolay Lake Regional Park Interim Plan Draft Initial Study was presented at the Sonoma County Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on December 18, 2007 and incorporates comments made by the ERC at this meeting.
Interim Plan Update - 1/30/2008 (23.38K)
Draft Interim Plan Initial Study - ERC Version 12/18/2007 (19MB)
Meeting Notice - December 17 & 18, 2007
Interim Plan Update (1.92MB)
Master Plan and Initial Study (5.11MB)
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Easement Agreement (1.53MB)
California Wildlife Conservation Board Easement Agreement (1.13MB)
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting - January 30, 2007
The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, in cooperation with the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department, has prepared a baseline study of the future Tolay Lake Regional Park.
Baseline Study
Baseline Documentation
Entire document (8.56MB)
Main document (177K)
Exhibit 1 - Location Map (255K)
Exhibit 2 - Topographic Map (312K)
Exhibit 3 - Soil Type Map (300K)
Exhibit 4 - Vegetation Type Map (271K)
Exhibit 5 - Baseline Site Map: Photo Locations (309K)
Exhibit 6 - Baseline Site Map: Feature Locations (304K)
Exhibit 7 - Property Improvements Table (22K)
Exhibit 8 - Sonoma County General Plan Map (174K)
Exhibit 9 - Assessor Parcel Map (23K)
Exhibit 10 - Photograph Record (42.4K)
Exhibit 11 - Property Photographs (2.39MB)
Attachment A - Deed and Agreement (1.5MB)
Attachment B - Applicable Zoning Regulations (1.3MB)
Attachment C - Soil Descriptions (1MB)
Attachment D - Memorandum of Lease Agreements (542K)
Attachment E - Map: Tolay Lake Ranch Wetland Areas and Sensitive Species (112K)
Condition Report
Entire Document (2.19MB)
Main Document (64.1K)
Exhibit 1- Location Map (257K)
Exhibit 2 - Topographic Map (314K)
Exhibit 3 - Site Map: Feature Locations (251K)
Exhibit 4 - Site Map: Photo Locations (244K)
Exhibit 5 & 6 - Photographic Record and Property Photographs (1.12MB)
Attachment A - Native Plant Revegetation - Planning and Implementation (528K)
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department (Regional Parks) is preparing an Initial Study for the proposed Tolay Lake Regional Park Interim Public Access & Management Plan.
Download Notice of Preparation (28K)
An Initial Study of environmental impact has been prepared by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department and considered by the Sonoma County Environmental Review Committee for the Tolay Lake Regional Park project.
The first public workshop regarding the future Tolay Lake Regional Park was held on Monday, July 24, 2006 at the Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building. For more information, please see our press release.
Download Workshop #1 flyer (119K)
Workshop #1 Handouts
Milestone Schedule (49K)
TAC Summary (32K)
Water Rights (25K)
Project Information (468K)
SB 18 Summary (24K)
Acquisition Funding & Easements (35K)
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Watson School Restoration
Regional Parks has hired Garavaglia Architecture, Inc. to prepare an historic restoration plan for this unique one-room schoolhouse. This document will be use to guide the restoration of the building and to seek grants for the restoration work, and an endowment for the long term care of this historic resource. Read more about the restoration of this project.
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West County Regional Trail - Ross Station Road Trailhead
 The Regional Parks Department is proposing to improve the trailhead at Ross Station Road, which is located on County property. The trailhead improvements will include park amenities and a paved parking lot consisting of 8 parking stalls including 1 disabled parking stall.
The project is funded by $88,000 from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District and $12,000 from County park mitigation fees. The scheduled construction date is Spring 2009.
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