Howarth Memorial Park

Howarth Memorial Park 138-acre park with amusement rides, playgrounds, hiking trails, a lake, tennis courts, picnic areas a
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Howarth Park, often considered the โ€œjewel" of Santa Rosa, is a 152-acre community park that provides endless recreational opportunities with a beautiful lake for fishing & boating, a softball field, tennis and pickle ball courts, reservable picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails, and an amusement area featuring a miniature train ride, carousel, animal farm &

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Photos from our Kids to Parks Day event are here! Tag, like, share, enjoy!
05/19/2026

Photos from our Kids to Parks Day event are here! Tag, like, share, enjoy!

The photos are in and itโ€™s confirmedโ€ฆeveryone had a total blast at Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Thank you to the many hundreds of kids and parents, as well as community volunteers who participated to make it an exceptionally fun day in our beautiful Howarth Park. Photography by Tom Rivas

๐ŸŽ‰ We are just a few days away from  ! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“… Happening this Saturday, May 16, join us and the National Park Trust in celebra...
05/14/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ We are just a few days away from ! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“… Happening this Saturday, May 16, join us and the National Park Trust in celebrating this national day of outdoor exploration and play! Join us at our free Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt at Howarth Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take a self-directed scavenger hunt through the park to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ—บ๐ŸŽ

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and get ready for an afternoon of outdoor fun!

๐Ÿ”— Visit the link in the comments to learn more.

๐ŸŽ‰ Please join us in a big โ€œTHANK YOUโ€ to everyone who turned out for the Park-A-Month volunteer workday at Howarth Park ...
05/12/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Please join us in a big โ€œTHANK YOUโ€ to everyone who turned out for the Park-A-Month volunteer workday at Howarth Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026. ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ’ช We were 90+ volunteers strong, beautifying the park by...

๐Ÿ—‘ Picking up 12 yards of green waste
๐Ÿš‚ Removing wood debris from around the train tracks
๐Ÿชต Spreading 40 yards of wood chips in the pony corral and Lower/Upper Oak picnic areas
๐Ÿ› Cleaning and adding an additional 4 yards of sand at the playgrounds
๐ŸŒณ Pruning trees and shrubs at the Lower/Upper Oak picnic areas and around the playgrounds
๐Ÿ–Œ Painting picnic tables and benches

Special shoutout to a group of Kaiser Permanente doctors who showed up and volunteered their time and donated drinks and snacks for everyone, and to the staff from Allied Universal, our parks security contractor, who were also in attendance volunteering their time. We truly appreciate the support of all our volunteers that help keep our parks beautiful.

The Cityโ€™s Park-A-Month Program is supported by the voter-approved Measure M - Parks for All sales tax initiative. Volunteers and Parks Make Life Better! ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŽ‰ We are celebrating   on Saturday, May 16! Are you?Join us for this national day of outdoor exploration and play organi...
05/07/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ We are celebrating on Saturday, May 16! Are you?

Join us for this national day of outdoor exploration and play organized by the National Park Trust at our free Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt at Howarth Park.

Take a self-directed Scavenger Hunt through the park to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ—บ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ”— Visit the link in the comments to learn more.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Join Us for Mayโ€™s Park-A-Month Volunteer Day! ๐Ÿ“ฃWeโ€™re looking for helping hands on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon...
05/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Join Us for Mayโ€™s Park-A-Month Volunteer Day! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Weโ€™re looking for helping hands on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Howarth Park.

๐ŸŒณ Bring your friends and work togetherโ€”or come solo and meet new peopleโ€”while making a big difference in keeping our parks beautiful!

โœ… Register ahead at SRCity.org/VolunteerHub or simply show up and complete a waiver on-site.

๐Ÿ”— Visit SRCity.org/ParkAMonth to learn more about the Park-A-Month Program and see upcoming volunteer dates.

๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and join us for our free Kids to Parks Day Scavenger...
04/30/2026

๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and join us for our free Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt at Howarth Park!

Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide day of outdoor exploration and play, organized by the National Park Trust. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and get ready for an afternoon of outdoor fun!

Take a self-directed scavenger hunt through the park to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ—บ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ”— Visit the link in the comments to learn more.

๐ŸŒง๏ธ Todayโ€™s rain means the Howarth Park train, carousel, pony rides, and boat rentals are closed today, April 11. While a...
04/11/2026

๐ŸŒง๏ธ Todayโ€™s rain means the Howarth Park train, carousel, pony rides, and boat rentals are closed today, April 11. While attractions are paused, the park remains open for anyone looking to enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of nature along our walking trails. Rainy days bring a special kind of magic to Howarth Park ๐ŸŒฟ.

Howarth Park pony rides, operated by The Pony Express, will be closed again today, Thursday, March 19, 2026 due to vehic...
03/19/2026

Howarth Park pony rides, operated by The Pony Express, will be closed again today, Thursday, March 19, 2026 due to vehicle issues. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Howarth Park pony rides, operated by The Pony Express, will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 due to a health-relat...
03/17/2026

Howarth Park pony rides, operated by The Pony Express, will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 due to a health-related concern with one of the ponies. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŸ Our Community Did It! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰Weโ€™re feeling incredibly grateful today! Thanks to you, Howarth Memorial Park has been recogn...
03/11/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŸ Our Community Did It! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re feeling incredibly grateful today! Thanks to you, Howarth Memorial Park has been recognized as the Best Place for a Kidsโ€™ Party in the North Bay Bohemianโ€™s annual awards.

These honors mean so much because they come directly from our community. Every vote was a reminder of how special these places areโ€”not just to visit, but to enjoy together.

โค๏ธ Thank you to everyone who showed their support.

Weโ€™re proud to be part of the experiences, celebrations, and everyday moments that make Santa Rosa such a vibrant place to live and play.

Hereโ€™s to many more memories ahead! ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŒณ

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600 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA
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