In the course of their planning a brand-new city in Sonoma County, the mid-20th-century founders of Rohnert Park made one thing clear—they wanted plenty of neighborhood parks. And more than 60 years later, there’s no shortage of greens where kids can play, adults can exercise and neighborhoods and communities can gather to enjoy the outdoors. Here’s a look at a few bucolic places for a great day out. [Images by Duncan Garrett Photography]
Sunrise Park_1: Located at 5201 Synder Lane, the park is equipped with both a softball and all-weather soccer field.
Sunrise Park_2: Sunrise Park is a 9-acre parcel that's home to the Rohnert Park Pickleball Club (and lighting courts)!
Honeybee Park_1: Located at 1170 Golf Course Drive, Honeybee Park has the essentials—from night-lit basketball courts to tennis courts and play equipment for kiddos.
Honeybee Park_2: What sets this 10-acre park apart from the rest is the year-round swimming pool!
Benicia Park_1: Located at 1471 Bernice Ave, Benicia Park has a community swimming pool and a baseball field.
Benicia Park_2: If the little ones are feeling antsy, they can have a ball on the play structure.
Twin Creeks Park_1: Twin Creeks Park is a sport-lover's dream complete with two soccer field and two basketball courts.
Twin Creeks Park_2: This 6-acre park, 5330 Kerry Road, also has play equipment for your tots.
Colegio Vista Park_1: Located at 1200 Southwest Blvd, Colegio Vista Park has picnic tables, barbecues and a youth baseball/soccer field.
Colegio Vista Park_2: This 5-acre park is also equipped with a children's play structure.
Golis Park_1: Located at 1450 Golf Course Drive, Golis Park is packed full of sports field.
Golis Park_2: From multi-use soccer and baseball/softball fields to two night-lit basketball courts, this 13-acre park has it all.
Caterpillar Park_1: Caterpillar Park is a quaint outdoor facility located at 7430 Circle Drive.
Caterpillar Park_2: At just 3-acres, this park has one youth soccer field and play equipment for little ones.
Rainbow Park_1: Looking to enjoy a sunny day outside? Rainbow Park may be the place to be—with multiple picnic tables and barbecues.
Rainbow Park_2: The nearly 3-acre park, 1345 Rosana Way, also has a basketball and tennis court as well as play equipment for children.