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Warm Springs Recreation Area is a day-use park located at Lake Sonoma, which is just a 45 minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a 2 hour trip from San Francisco. There is no overnight camping available at this facility
World famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the areas extensive trail network.
Lake Sonoma is nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California. A large grassy, mowed field surrounds Warm Springs picnic areas; shade trees are scattered around the field.
The Woodland Ridge Nature Trail begins at the park and winds up the ridge, rewarding hikers with great views of the Dry Creek Valley and Lake Sonoma.
The recreation area offers two sand volleyball courts and a large play area for football, baseball or other field sports. A small playground with a tire swing, slides and climbing structures is also on-site.
The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for large and smallmouth bass, catfish and sunfish. A small native population of rainbow trout exists in the waters as well.
Warm Springs Recreation Area offers six group day-use picnic sites; there is no overnight camping available. Each site contains a covered shelter with seating for approximately 75 people.
Each site is also equipped with picnic tables and a large grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Individual picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Across the street from the picnic area, visitors can discover the natural and cultural history of the area at the Milt Brandt Visitor Center.
Take Highway 101 to Healdsburg and exit on Dry Creek Road. Travel west another 11 miles to park boundary. Watch the road signs and make a left turn across from the visitor center to reach the Warm Springs Recreation Area.
Nice walking/ jogging trails and very good tennis courts for evening to spend time.
Basket ball and tennis courts are hard to get free during weekends. Some people don't honor to the tennis court rules. Keep playing more than stipulated time even though people are waiting for their chance.
For young kids there are lots of activities like slides, swings, artificial rock climbing equipment where kids can enjoy.
Good number of trees which gives some shades to sit. Picnic tables available and restrooms available.
Party hall can be booked for any small events or parties.
Hard to get Parking spots. Can park on road side but very limited spots.
Nice park! Have to park on street and few places for families to “hang out” while kids play. It feels like there’s a lot of land here but not enough play structures. Overall it’s not bad, but just has this vibe like it could benefit from more there.
Good place for walking, dog park, recreation sports for kids adults and aged.
Good place for a quick walk and basic playground and some tennis or cricket or baseball. Parking could be an issue, sometimes. Park services have not changed, even after some fancy surveys were done by some company in Chicago, maybe it was for marketing or votes gain only.
Nice little park with a 0.9 mile paved walking track. Lots of play area activities for kids and lit tennis courts.
