Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks

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Creating community through people, parks and programs.

MISSION
Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks provides recreational experiences, fosters human development, increases cultural unity, protects environmental resources, facilitates community problem solving, strengthens safety and security, promotes health and wellness, strengthens community image and sense of place and supports economic development. WHAT WE DO
The Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department operates and maintains over 1,100 acres of City park lands, open space, civic space and roadside landscaping along with over 10,000 trees. City crews care-take 72 neighborhood and community parks and a large number of special recreational and historic facilities, including Howarth Memorial Park, Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Church of One Tree, DeTurk Round Barn, Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Finley Community Center with the Person Senior Wing, Steele Lane Community Center, Ridgway Swim Center, Finley Aquatic Center and the Bennett Valley Golf Course. The Department provides recreation programming to participants of all ages and abilities, offering hundreds of scheduled classes year-round. Additionally, with a share of the funding from the Transactions and Use Tax (Measure "O"), the department provides gang prevention and intervention services to youth in Santa Rosa through after-school and summer programs. TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
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Photos from Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks's post 10/08/2026

October is bringing the fun to Bennett Valley Golf Course! β›³πŸ”πŸŽƒ

From tasty bites at Iron & Vine to exciting tournaments on the course, there's something for everyone this month:

πŸ” Bay Area Burger Week | Oct. 7-18
πŸ† Santa Rosa City Championship | Oct. 24-25
πŸŽƒ Spooky Scramble | Oct. 30

Whether you're joining friends for a burger, competing for the title, or golfing in costume, Bennett Valley Golf Course is the place to be this October!

πŸ”— Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

10/06/2026

πŸ“£ Join Us for October’s Park-A-Month Volunteer Day! πŸ“£

We’re looking for helping hands on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Northwest Community Park. 🀝

Bring your friends and work togetherβ€”or come solo and meet new peopleβ€”while making a big difference in keeping our parks beautiful! πŸŒ³πŸ› 

βœ… Register ahead at SRCity.org/VolunteerHub or simply show up and complete a waiver on-site.

πŸ”— Visit SRCity.org/ParkAMonth to learn more about the Park-A-Month Program and see upcoming volunteer dates.

Photos from Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks's post 10/01/2026

The 15th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch is back, and due to popular demand, we've added a third session! Plus, don’t miss the return of the beloved Pumpkin Fairy Godmother! βœ¨πŸ’¦πŸŽƒ

Splash into the pool to pick your perfect pumpkin, then enjoy decorating, games, prizes, and open swim fun.

πŸ“… Oct. 17 at Ridgway Swim Center
⏰ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. πŸ†•
⏰ 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
⏰ 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
🎟️ Pre-sale tickets only | $16 (pumpkin included)

πŸ”— Register before sessions sell out, visit the link in the comments to learn more and get your ticket! πŸ‚πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ

09/30/2026

We've teamed up with Charles M. Schulz Museum and Snoopy's Home Ice this October for a special Pumpkin Hunt for residents! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

Beginning Oct. 1, we'll be hiding pumpkin cut-outs throughout select City parks for you to find. Join the hunt, discover a pumpkin, and collect a prize!

πŸ”— Visit the link in the comments section to learn more about this free Halloween event, including the list of participating parks and how to collect your prize.

09/24/2026

🌿 Planning is underway for the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway! 🌳

The City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Sonoma Land Trust, Southeast Greenway volunteers, and other community partners, is beginning the master planning process for the Southeast Greenway project, which will transform a two-mile corridor of vacant land into 49 acres of park amenities, trails, natural open spaces, and community gathering places. πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ

Community input will help create a future Greenway that reflects the needs and priorities of Santa Rosa residents and diverse communities.

Learn more, sign up for updates, and take the survey at https://southeastgreenway.org/

Photos from Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks's post 09/22/2026

We had a blast this past Friday, Sept. 18, in the Finley Courtyard for our annual Oktoberfest! It was a perfect day outside with beautiful background music to go along with a complete BBQ lunch. 🌭🎢

Special shoutout to the Ukulelians and all volunteers and staff who made the day so great, see you next year!

Photography by Josh Cervantes, Light Shuffle Photography

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2060 West College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
95401

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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