The best parks & outdoor spots in Santa Rosa

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Temescal Regional Recreation Area

Parks & Outdoors

Urban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.

6500 Broadway (Oakland)

“Urban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.”

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McLaren Park Trails

Parks & Outdoors

Large forested park featuring scenic hilltop viewpoints, tennis courts and a playground.

2075 Burrows St (San Francisco)

“Large forested park featuring scenic hilltop viewpoints, tennis courts and a playground.”

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Alemany Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Expansive farm run by the community, offering internships, classes & volunteer opportunities.

700 Alemany Blvd (San Francisco)

“Expansive farm run by the community, offering internships, classes & volunteer opportunities.”

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John McLaren Park

Parks & Outdoors

312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.

100 John F Shelley Dr (San Francisco)

“312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.”

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Howarth Park

Parks & Outdoors

Take a breather at Howarth Park this week, a 138-acre playground with Lake Ralphine for fishing and boating, miles of trails, tennis and…

630 Summerfield Rd

“Take a breather at Howarth Park this week, a 138-acre playground with Lake Ralphine for fishing and boating, miles of trails, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic spots, creative playgrounds and the kid-favorite K-Land amusement area. Yes, the inner kid wins.”

From the Santa Rosa newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Prince Memorial Greenway Trail

Parks & Outdoors

Hiking area that could be a good option for families with kids.

Prince Memorial Greenway

“Hiking area that could be a good option for families with kids.”

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