Howarth Park!

Santa Rosa has some of the very best community parks in the bay area. Howarth Park is a Santa Rosa Treasure!

Howarth Park is a 152-acre community park located at 630 Summerfield Road in eastern Santa Rosa. The park includes a lake for fishing and boating, a softball field, 6 lighted tennis courts, single and group picnic areas, miles of hiking and jogging trails which connect to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, and an amusement area with a miniature train ride, carousel, animal farm and pony rides.

The beautiful canopy of oak and redwood trees makes Howarth Park an ideal place for picnics. Barbecues and picnic tables are conveniently located throughout the park. Most picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, however, select areas are available for reservations. For larger group gatherings there is a gazebo picnic area, which can be reserved for groups of 50 people or more. This location is ideal for picnics, featuring a large barbecue, eight picnic tables, two ten-foot tables, a covered gazebo, electricity, and accessible restrooms. In addition to its many amenities, the gazebo is located adjacent to a large lawn area and playground.

Three Lower Oak picnic areas are also available for reservation. These smaller group picnic areas are shaded by large oak trees and are the perfect place for family picnics.

You can also resreve a space for that special birthday party.

Reservations may be made at either the Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane, (543-3282) or the Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave (543-3737), at least ten days prior to the party date. There is a minimum of 10 children required to reserve the area. If additional children are added after the contract has been processed, the charge will be $10.00 per child. These additions must be made at least 7 days prior to the party date.