About the Laguna
Recreation in the Laguna: Parks and Trails
Laguna Wetlands Preserve - City of Sebastopol
This is the best place to access the Laguna itself. You can put in your kayak for a short paddle, walk the gravel trails past ponds and marshes to the floating bridge, or sit on benches under towering valley oaks and Oregon ash. A two mile hike encircles the entire area. Trails are accessible to walkers and wheelchairs but not bikes. Dogs allowed on leash. How to Get There: From the first stoplight on Highway 12 upon entering Sebastopol, turn north on Morris Street and proceed to the Sebastopol Community Center, where there is plenty of parking. The Preserve entrance borders the Sebastopol Community Center and Youth Annex. Trails Map
Laguna Uplands - Open Space Preserve
Laguna Uplands is a small gem in Sebastopol’s backyard located just behind Palm Drive Hospital. The views overlook the Laguna, across the Santa Rosa Plain to Sonoma Mtn. and Mt. St. Helena. A short trail leads to a memorial bench and a perfect spot to contemplate the beauty of the Laguna area. No bikes. How to Get There: From Highway 116, turn east on Palm Avenue and follow to the end of the street. Park in front of the property or along the street, but be careful not to block the neighbors.
Santa Rosa Creek - City of Santa Rosa
Follow cool Santa Rosa Creek under towering oaks and thick willows, on top of the gravel access roads maintained by Sonoma County Water Agency. You may surprise wood ducks, kingfishers, great blue herons, or maybe even an otter as you walk along, so keep your binoculars handy. At 0.7 miles along the trail, the City of Santa Rosa’s Delta Pond will appear on your left. The end of the trail is at 1.5 miles, where Santa Rosa Creek meets the Laguna channel. The wide gravel trail is suitable for walkers and mountain bikes. Dogs allowed on leash. How to Get There: The entrance to the trail is on Willowside Road, 0.5 miles south of Guerneville Road and 0.5 miles north of Hall Road. Use the trail on the south side of the creek and head west. The northern trail peters out after half a mile. Park on the wide shoulders along Willowside Road near the trail. Santa Rosa Creek Trail System
Laguna de Santa Rosa Protected Lands Trails Plan
Currently, we are participating in the trail planning for Laguna property easements held by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Please visit their website to download a draft Laguna Trails Plan. The project aims to provide access to five properties located along the Laguna for public recreation and environmental education through establishment of a trail system.