Spring Lake Regional Park
public park in Santa Rosa, California
Spring Lake Regional Park is a 320-acre (130 ha) public park in southeastern Santa Rosa, 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 38.45°N 122.65°W / 38.45; -122.65, and its official address is 391 Violetti Drive.
General information
Hours
The park is open daily from 7am to sunset.
Parking
Parking costs $8 per vehicle in fall, winter, and spring, and $10 per vehicle in the summer. Parking for vehicles with 9 or more passengers costs $1.00 per person.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m) in length. Rabies certificates are required. Dogs are not allowed around the swimming lagoon area including the swimming lagoon itself or the beach. Dogs are allowed on the grass, on the paths, and in Spring Lake.
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