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Helen Putnam Regional Park

  • Helen Putnam Regional Park

  • Address: 411 Chileno Valley Rd., Petaluma, California 94952
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  • Phone Number: (707) 433-1625

Helen Putnam Regional Park

Sonoma County Regional Parks This 216 acre park offers panoramic views of southern Sonoma County and northern Marin County.

The park has trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.

A gazebo, picnic area, and children's playground are located at the trail head. There is a large pond for fishing (bluegill mostly).

• Parking: Lot provided for a small fee.
• Fee: $6 per vehicle for day use. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than 9 people.
• Water: Bring your own.
• Best time of year for this hike: Year round is beautiful, watch out for foxtails during the summer.
• Degree of difficulty: Easy to strenuous
• Distance: 1-12 miles
• Hours of operation: Open from sunrise to sunset year round.
• Leash rule: Please keep dogs on a leash on main trails. Help to keep dogs welcome by picking up after your dogs.

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