Spring Lake Park

A nice urban park– I. e nature but also paved with some amenities (restaurant near swimming pond) and near the city. Part of the county park system so it will cost $ 7 to park unless you are a member. Good to take a stroller for a kid or the dog. It is pretty and one I would definitely visit again.

We came here for a small hike while we camped at the nearby KOA (Petaluma). Good decision. We did the small loop around the lake (2.3 miles). Gorgeous walk. Saw lots of animals /​birds. Butterflies, Geese, Fish (People fishing), Ducks, Swan, Deer, Turkey, Turkey Vulture! Had a great time showing all these animals to my son and of course I enjoyed too and so did the rest of our group. Lots of picnic tables — near the lake, under the trees full of flowers. They have a campground too and we definitely want to camp here. Seems like the perfect place. Hikes in this area and we want to hike in the neighboring Annadel State Park. Looking forward. I will update my review once we camp here so ciao until next time!

Bike here on the paved bike paths. A nice ride from howeth Park to spring Lake. Some small Hills but not too bad. Have a picnic on a picnic table under the redwoods at the lake. Bring your date or family.

I absolutely love to walk my 3 dogs around Spring Lake. And that is because I get to check out all of the other awesome dogs walking the lake too. Yes, I totally love checking out dogs. I’m a dog nerd like that.
Spring Lake is a local man made lake the neighbors Lake Ralphine aka, Howarth Park.
Sprinkle Lake also backs to Annadel. There are endless trails, loops and pathways. The cement pathway around the lake is fully paved and is great for wheelchair access.
If you are not feeling up to going on the trails, then you can stick to the cement path that takes you 2 miles around the lake. Spring Lake also has a great, Lakeside Grill that is open from May to September. They even have a happy hour.
Over at the grill, you can also rent a kayak to take for a spin on the lake. A boat launch is also available on the other side of the lake on the Newanga entrance.
After the summer comes to an end, Spring Lake then opens up their swimming lagoon for the weekends in September for Water Bark. Water Bark is an off leash event where your dog can go romp, swim and play for endless hours.
Spring Lake has year round activities. Always check the calendar at the regional parks department.
Spring Lake is a Regional park vs Annadel which is a state park.

This is a great place to walk and to sit and contemplate nature. I have spent several beautiful afternoons here during different times of the year sitting at benches looking out at the lake while writing or reading. The walk around the lake is especially good for people who want to walk on flat ground. I had a knee injury and still wanted to get out in nature, and Spring Lake turned out to be perfect for my situation.
I also have seen people boating or fishing although I have not tried it personally. During the summer, the lagoon is perfect for swimming and there is a concession stand. There is a $ 7 entrance fee to park there. However, if you hike uphill from Howarth Park (which is about a 25 – 30 minute moderate hike), the parking is free at Howarth, so I recommend doing that if you are able.

We are so lucky to have this park in our back yard. It is a lovely spot and quite serene in the winter during the week. It’s a perfect place for a nice 2plus mile hike with friends and our dogs.
On the weekends in the summer it can get quite packed — lots of families enjoying it — which is great but be aware that it’s not peaceful then.
But a grand place.
Please pay the parking fee though rather than park on the road — the parks need our money to keep them maintained.
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The movie series, Back to the Future. The TV series Happy Days. Nostalgia.
There are certain places, smells in the air, and angles of sun that bring me back to moments in my youth.
As I walk the 3 miles or so encircling Spring Lake Park, there are so many little nooks, mini-​park areas, sprawling water-​side venues, and trail views that leave me wondering if I am actually walking through scenes from my entire lifetime in those forty-​five minutes.
It is not a walk to be taken lightly when you begin. It can be as strenuous a workout as you want. There are many par-​course apparatus stations along the trail. You can swim in the smaller lagoon/​lake, or kayak or paddle boat in the main Spring Lake itself.
There are a number of grassy areas equipped with barbecue grills and picnic tables. There are places with children’s playground equipment and then there are metallic sculptures of children and families playing.
Spring Lake Park is a lovely and fitting natural recreation locale for the outdoorsy individual and family unit types alike.
I’m digging it. Just call me Marty McFly.
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I got bit by a fish while swimming. Although I vowed never to swim again, its actually a nice place for a hike.

Had my first experience/​visit this weekend and I must say this is such a great hidden gem! Or at least for me I never knew this place existed in my 31 years, not to mention it’s only a little under an hour away! My two children had SO much fun with the great weather and all the fun things they were able to do! It’s our new favorite place and many more visits to come.

This place is pretty dang cool and I didn’t even know it was just an hour away from good ol Vallejo!
Headed to here to grill and chill with some friends who were camping for the weekend. The park is huge! Plenty of walking/​jogging space and lots of trails, so if you’re the active cardio-​type, you’ll dig this place a bunch. They’re also located on a lake (thus the name of the park), so you can get your fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing on. They’ve got plenty of rentals on site, so that’s really nice. Staff there is super-​helpful. Lots of areas in the park to just sit back and chill as well. Sorta packed on the hotter days, but that’s to be expected. Even then, you’ll likely be able to find a spot here.
The lagoon swimming area is a lot of fun. It’s basically a man-​made swimming hole, but that’s not a bad thing at all in my opinion. Plenty of room to get your swim on. They’ve even got inner-​tubes, should you just wanna chill in the water (don’t forget your sunscreen, yo.) If you can garb a prime spot, you can even be grilling near the water. Very cool in my humble opinion!
The campgrounds are really nice as well. Quiet and peaceful, as they should be. They’ve even got sizable fire pits/​grills. In fact. we were able to get a campfire going, side-​by-​side with some grilling action. Was able to grill a buncha meat at once. Nice and relaxing. Lots of space on each alotted camping area as well. And of course, close access to all the perks listed above.
I liked this place a lot. Very convenient, but you still get a great outdoorsy experience. I am definitely coming back, and I most definitely want to camp out here when I get the chance. Lots of fun, what a great park.

I’ve been coming here since I was little. I have such fond memories of family barbecues and my dad teaching us to windsurf on the little lake.
I return here now to run a few scenic miles, walk with my little kids, or enjoy with friends at the lagoon. Even though we have a pool, it’s so fun to meet a bunch of friends and let our kids swim here. We pack a picnic and drinks, but the lakeside grill is great too.
So much to love about this beautiful park. Come and enjoy with your friends and family!

Love this park, a run around Spring Lake, or hike up to Lake Illsanjo in Annadel & catch some small mouth; you can do so much.
The Lakeside grill has some great BBQ’d oysters, pair it with a cold cerveza & you have it made.
I always make this park a part of my week. Will enjoy this beautiful park for years to come.

I love my morning walks here.
It’s about 2 – 3 miles walk from Howarth and around Spring Lake.
Great place to takes kids in the summer for an outing or pets daily.

I love this place. The walking path is a good length and a very clear division for walkers and cyclists. We love visiting here while we’re in town.

I have been coming to Spring Lake ever since I was a kid. I used to come to the park with my parents to ride my bike on the paved trails while they walked. Fortunately Spring Like hasn’t changed much since then. Even though I don’t live in the area anymore, my parents still love to come here and walk around.
The lake is beautiful and a good size so you aren’t crowded around a bunch of other people. There are plenty of paved trails as well as dirt trails that go up into the mountains to walk around on. There is a large parking lot (with a fee attached to get in) or if you are lucky you can find a spot on the street and skip the fee.
There are a bunch of shaded tables to sit at as well as small paddle boats to rent if you want to go out into the lake. Spring Lake is connected to Howarth Park as well so you can walk freely between the two parks. Howarth Park is more for activities, and Spring Lake is more for relaxing. Plenty of beautiful things and cute animals to look at. Highly recommended!

I love Spring Lake. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. The lake is beautiful. There is a nice paved walking loop around it that is great for walkers, dogs, and bikes. There are exercise stations set up around the loop. It is busy, but the people seem friendly enough on most days.
You can bring your own boat or rent a paddle boat, canoe, or skiff on site. You can also fish at the lake, although I never had much luck with it.
The swimming lagoon seems nasty to me and the only reason I don’t give this park five stars. I got some kind of a rash inducing parasitic infection from swimming in it as a kid and haven’t gone back in since. That was a long time ago and I really hope they treat the water better these days.

The traffic was worth it! Came here last Saturday to get away from the craziness in the bay area. =). Drove here from San Leandro and travel time took 2 hours because of the heavy traffic. Lots of roadwork.
But man! I am so glad my husband agreed to have our lil get a way here. We had a nice picnic in this park. Got our camp chairs, cooler, food, good book, portable speakers and we were set!!! :) I was also glad that they have big nice trees to provide us some hefty shades. There are tons of campgrounds here too. I saw some campers grilling bbqs, playing guitars and kids running around. I would recommend this park too for families who want to have a simple get together thing.
I have been to different parks in SF and Eastbay and this is by far my favorite park. Its quiet even if there were tons of random runners/​bikers you could still enjoy the peaceful view (lake) and the nice breeze without feeling disturbed.
Nice spot to do some Stand Up paddle board (you just gotta bring your own) and also kayaking. I saw a couple of peeps fishing too… :) Oh and Im so happy that I was not attacked by any bugs! Yey! I am glad they keep and maintain the park clean!
If you like to relax and unwind or have that romantic quality time with someone, this is a good spot!
I am, most def coming back here. :)

I really love coming here! It has everything, a place to swim (although I wouldn’t recommend it) a place to boat, fish, walk, bike, have a picnic. I could go on and on!
There are so many trails you can bike on (even horse ride) this place beats a gym membership any day!

Looking for a walk that will get your heartbeat up (hills), add steps to your Fitbit, and make you feel relaxed and renewed? Enjoy a half hour plus and walk around Santa Rosa’s Spring Lake. You’ll see other walkers, a few bicyclists, and lots of dogs on leash.
Spring Lake is a dependable break from daily life. On Sundays, you’ll see families with their picnics, small soccer teams practicing drills, fishermen heading for the lake, and a few kayakers enjoying the day.
Spring Lake is a simple Sonoma County treasure that has more than this. Come see for yourself!

I adore Spring Lake and try to come every time I’m in Santa Rosa. There is a great paved path around the lake that is perfect for walking dogs and biking. It is gorgeous up here with lots of trees, delightful nature smells, and the beautiful lake. Lots of my best childhood memories are from time with friends at family at Spring Lake.
This park offers great amenities. There is a swimming hole that is open during the summer, lots of picnic tables, and docks to get into the lake or fish from. There are even antiquated rusty fitness stops around the lake. Who wouldn’t want to supplement their jog around the lake with a stop at the balance beam station?
There are paid parking lots in the park. However, we always park on Montgomery Drive for free. There is a gravel shoulder with easy access into the park.