Spring Lake Regional Park - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Spring Lake Regional Park is a 320 acres (129.5 ha) public park in southeastern Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa is the county seat of Sonoma County, California, United States. The 2010 census reported a population of 167,815. Santa Rosa is the largest city in California's Wine Country and fifth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area, after San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont and 26th...

, which is in Sonoma County, California

Sonoma County, California

Sonoma County, located on the northern coast of the U.S. state of California, is the largest and northernmost of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties. Its population at the 2010 census was 483,878. Its largest city and county seat is Santa Rosa....

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

. Centered on the Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir

Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir

Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Spring Lake Regional Park in the city of Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A.. It is impounded by an earthen dam built in 1963 and owned by the Sonoma County Water Agency.-See also:*Lake Ralphine...

, the park is administered by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department. Its coordinates are 38.45°N 122.65°W, and its official address is 391 Violetti Drive.

Hours

The park is open daily. Like most Sonoma County Regional Parks, it opens at sunrise and closes at sunset.

Parking

$7 per vehicle for day use, Saturday of Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War...

weekend through the Sunday after Labor Day. $6 at all other times. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than nine people.

Dogs

Dogs are permitted on leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m) in length. Rabies certificate required. Dogs are not allowed around the swimming lagoon area.

Camping

Spring Lake offers individual and group camping. The campground is open seven days a week from May 1 through September 30. During the rest of the year, it is only open on weekends and holidays.

Swimming

In addition to the 154 acre (0.62321644 km²) lake (where people can boat and fish) there is 3 acres (12,140.6 m²) swimming lagoon with sandy beach and concession stand. The swimming lagoon is staffed by lifeguards and is open from Memorial Day

Memorial Day

weekend through Labor Day.

Boating

The 154 acre (0.62321644 km²) lake is open year-round to windsurf, canoe or paddle boat. No gas-powered boats are allowed on the lake, but electric motors are allowed.

Picnics

There are 200 picnic tables with barbecues located throughout the park, plus four group picnic areas which may be reserved.

Trails

Spring Lake is used by hikers, joggers and strollers. Trails connect to neighboring Howarth Park and Annadel State Park

Annadel State Park

Annadel State Park is a state park of California, USA, situated at the northern edge of Sonoma Valley and offering many recreational activities within its property...

, creating an outstanding 8 miles (13 km) recreational facility.

Equestrian trails follow the perimeter of the reservoir and connect with trails in Annadel State Park. Mounts are not provided.

For the bicycle enthusiasts, there are 2.3 miles (3.7 km) of paved bicycle trails and many more miles of dirt trails. The maximum speed limit is 15 mph (24 km/h).