Spring Lake Regional Park
- Spring Lake Regional Park
Spring Lake Regional Park is a convert|320|acre|ha|-1|adj=on public park in southeastern Santa Rosa, which is in Sonoma County, California, United States. Centered on the Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir, the park is administered by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department. Its coordinates are coord|38.45|-122.65 [gnis|1799411|Spring Lake Park] , and its official address is 391 Violetti Drive.
General information
Hours
The park is open daily. Like most Sonoma County Regional Parks, it opens at sunrise and closes at sunset.
Parking
$6 per vehicle for day use, Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Sunday after Labor Day. $5 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 convert|6|ft|m|0 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.
wimming
In addition to the convert|154|acre|ha|0|adj=on [cite web|url=http://damsafety.water.ca.gov/docs/Jurisdictionl10-07.pdf|title=Dams Within the Jurisdiction of the State of California|accessdate=2008-01-29] lake (where people can boat and fish) there is convert|3|acre|ha|1|adj=on swimming lagoon with sandy beach and concession stand. The swimming lagoon is staffed by lifeguards and is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.]Boating
The convert|154|acre|ha|0|adj=on 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 a paradise for hikers, joggers and strollers. Trails connect to neighboring Howarth Park and Annadel State Park, creating an outstanding convert|8|mi|km|0|adj=on recreational facility.
Equestrian trails follow the perimeter of the reservoir and connect with trails in Annadel State Park. You must bring your own mounts.
For the bicycle enthusiasts, there are convert|2.3|mi|km|1 of paved bicycle trails and many more miles of dirt trails. The maximum speed limit is convert|15|mph|km/h|0|lk=on|abbr=on.
References
External links
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixie_dust/64683931/ photo gallery]
* [http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_slake.htm official site]
ee also
* Annadel State Park
* List of Sonoma County Regional Parks facilities
* Santa Rosa Creek
* Spring Creek (Sonoma County, California)
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