Santa Rosa is proud of its numerous beautiful parks equipped with all the necessary facilities offering entertainment, exercise and relaxation. Currently, there are nine community parks, but in the neighborhood there are also some great ones. Along with the parks, the city boasts wonderful gardens, where you can buy nice plants, learn a lot about them, or just enjoy their beauty.
1. Howarth Park
This extremely popular park is one of the perfect places to spend some time with your friends or family. There is something for everyone: trails to hike, places to go fishing, swimming or camping. There is also a train ride for kids. The park offers barbecue areas with lots of tables. On holidays, there are movie nights as well as different events. If you like playing tennis, there are excellent tennis courts. Come here and enjoy the day outdoors, having fun!
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- Name: Howarth Park
- Address: 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA95405
- Price: Depends on Activity
2. Spring Lake Park
A great place for hikers and walkers with a lot of exercise equipment along the trails. The park features cycling, horse-riding and hiking trails, and if you like, you can go swimming and kayaking on the lake or take a boat ride. There are vast grassy areas with barbecue grills and tables for picnicking as well as fabulous children’s playgrounds. And of course, let’s not forget fishing. It is one of the most popular activities here. Enjoy this lovely natural recreation site individually or with your family, we guarantee, you will have great fun!
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- Name: Spring Lake Park
- Address: 5690 Newanga Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- Price: Depends on Activity
3. Annadel State Park
This park is so enormous that you can spend a whole day hiking and walking and never come to the same trail twice. Its wonderful nature, amazing views, summits and wildlife make it exceptional. Here you can experience the greatest mountain biking ever! Lake Ilsanjo offers great fishing and picnic areas. Nature and wildlife lovers can enjoy a variety of beautiful flowers especially in spring. If you choose to spend the day here, remember, there is no camping here and barbecues and fires are not allowed.
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- Name: Annadel State Park
- Address: 6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
- Price: For Free
4. Hood Mountain Regional Park
If you decide to come to this park for hiking, be sure that you are in great physical condition, since its trails are perfect for expert hikers. In the wilderness of this park you can find not only excellent hiking trails but also mountain biking and horse-riding ones. The great views of Santa Rosa and surrounding valleys are worth the difficult hike. You can even see the Golden Gate Bridge when you climb the Gunsight Rock. The park offers beautiful environmental campsites in remote sites you can reach only by hiking. So, if you are fit enough, come and enjoy the rare pygmy forest, attractive meadows, old historic ranches, lovely creeks and wild flowers.
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- Name: Hood Mountain Regional Park
- Address: 1450 North Pythian Road, Santa Rosa, CA95409
- Price: Depends on Activity
5. Galvin Park
This is a perfect city park with lots of additions. It offers a golf course, lighted tennis courts, different sports fields, a fly fishing pond, a restaurant, kid’s playgrounds, picnic sites and let’s not forget – a dog park. Come with your friends and enjoy your favorite game or sport, or just go for a walk and enjoy the day with your kids or pets.
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- Name: Galvin Park
- Address: 3330 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA
- Price: Depends on Activity
6. Bennett Valley Gardens
One of the best gardens located in a gorgeous valley, highly recommended for those in need of a small dose of ‘green therapy’. The helpful and knowledgeable staff helps you with all the questions you might have. Visit this nursery and enjoy the view of an amazing variety of plants. Have a look at some of the marvelous houseplants, orchids, bonsai as well as at some of the strange tropical plants! The place also offers some wonderful home decor and gift ideas. You will be warmly welcomed when you come here! Have fun!
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- Name: Bennett Valley Gardens
- Address: 2780 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- Price: For Free
7. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens
If you love plants, this garden is the right place for you to visit when you come to Santa Rosa. It is not only filled with beautiful flowers, but also with some exotic fruits and vegetables grown by Luther Burbank. Explore this amazing place, enjoy the walk or relax on a bench, sitting in the sun, listening to the sound of birds and bees, inhaling the scent of various flowers.
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- Name: Luther Burbank Home and Gardens
- Address: 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Price: For Free
Santa Rosa is definitely the best place for you and your family to relax, enjoy and experience the power of beautiful countryside.
Have a good trip and travel!
