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Best Picnic Spots

Grab a Basket and a Blanket

It's easy to pull off a memorable picnic lunch in Santa Rosa, where beautiful parks, delicious food, and beautiful weather abound. Plan your next picnic by exploring our inviting array of wineries, parks, and countryside venues for enjoying your company and the treasures in your basket of plenty. The many local shops, delis, and wineries in Santa Rosa offer fresh, delicious, organic foods and wines that make for a relaxing afternoon.


Prince Memorial Greenway: Situated in the heart of town along the Santa Rosa creek, picnickers can enjoy the sculpture gardens and artwalk benches. Entrance behind the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in Historic Railroad Square. 170 Railroad Avenue Santa Rosa (Map)

Olive Park: BBQ grill, picnic area, tables and a playground next to Prince Memorial Greenway and next to the Hyatt Vineyard Creek. 170 Railroad Avenue Santa Rosa

Howarth Memorial Park: A local favorite on 25 acres with a lake, picnic grounds, bbq, biking and hiking trails. 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa (Map)

Spring Lake: Enjoy swimming, mountain biking, picnics, fishing and horseback riding at this 330 acre park.

Finley Park: Family picnic area on 22 acres with horshoe pits, sand volleyball and play equipment. 2060 W. College Avenue Santa Rosa

All park info found on: http://www.santarosarec.com