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Helen Putnam Regional Park, Petaluma, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

Helen Putnam Regional Park

A small regional park southwest of Petaluma with oak-shaded trails, ridge views, and a fishing pond.

411 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 · Petaluma, CA

About Helen Putnam Regional Park

Helen Putnam Regional Park sits in the rolling hills southwest of Petaluma and is run by Sonoma County Regional Parks. Its roughly six miles of trails cross grassy slopes and pass through oak woodland, and ridge routes offer wide views over Petaluma and the surrounding countryside. Hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders all use the trails, and dogs on leash are allowed. A fishing pond holds bluegill and bass, and an accessible playground, picnic area, and gazebo sit near the Chileno Valley Road parking lot.

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