The Best Park / Open Space in North Bay

Sonoma Plaza

This wonderful, tree-covered, central square is a perfect park to take a meet friends before a meal or the place to be to simply enjoy an ice cream cone.   Dogs are welcome around the perimeter of the Plaza park only. There is a dog park four b... more

Sonoma State Historic Park

Sonoma State Historic Park is open to the public almost every day of the year, except for several major national holidays. Park staff members are on duty in the Mission and at the Vallejo Home. There is a large parking lot behind the Toscano Hotel an... more

Stafford Lake Park

Situated on the shores of Stafford Lake, three miles west of Novato, this 139-acre regional park serves large scale events, large picnics, musical performances, and other festivities that have a countywide and regional draw. Stafford is unique among... more

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns. With 47 family sized campsites and 25 m... more

Tennessee Valley

Tennessee Valley is an amazing offshoot of the Marin Headlands, with hiking trails that suit the whole family. The Tennessee Valley Trail is mostly level; it begins at the parking area and travels 1.7 miles to Tennessee Beach. For the more adventurou... more

Tennessee Valley Trail

Tennessee Valley is an amazing offshoot of the Marin Headlands, with hiking trails to suit the whole family. The Tennessee Valley Trail is mostly level; it begins at the parking area and travels 1.7 miles to Tennessee Beach. For the more adventurous... more

The Ranch

Not so long ago, the Tiburon Peninsula was a working ranch and dairy. Conceptually the attributes of a working ranch are similar to those to which we aspire: a sense of working together to build a strong community, a strength of character, respect fo... more

Trione-Annadel State Park

The park, 60 miles north of San Francisco on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding. For wildflower lovers, Trione-Annadel Park offers a great variety of flowers from early Spring until... more

Van Damme State Park

Three miles south of Mendocino on Highway One, Van Damme State Park offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground and the Fern Canyon trail head to the east from... more

Watts Ranch

West Plaza Park

West Plaza Park, located on 1.5 acres at North and Matheson, features a rose garden with benches along Foss Creek, an athletic turf and downtown parking. This park is also the site of Saturday morning Healdsburg Farmers Market from May to November. more

Westside Park

Westside Regional Park in Bodega Bay features nearly 50 campsites for RVs and tents as well as a three-lane boat launch and a kayak launch on Bodega Harbor. Amenities also include picnic sites and expanded parking for vehicles and boats. The park is... more

Windsor Town Green

The only open green space in Downtown Windsor. It's a nice space to take a break from wine tasting, shopping, or dining if you're ever in Windsor. more

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