Helen Putnam Regional Park
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| Type | regional park |
| Location | Petaluma, California, United States |
| Area | 216 acres (87 ha) |
| Created | 1985 |
| Operated by | Sonoma County Regional Parks Department |
| Open | Daily, sunrise to sunset |
| Status | Open all year |
Helen Putnam Regional Park is a regional park southwest of Petaluma, California, U.S.A. which is maintained by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department. It covers an area of 216 acres (87 ha).[1][2] The park entrance is at 411 Chileno Valley Road.[1]
The park's official dedication took place in 1985.[3]
Facilities and features
The park features numerous trails suitable for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. The trails include a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.[4]
The parking lot has 37 spaces, including spaces for handicapped and equestrian users.[4] There is a gazebo, a picnic area, and a children's playground near the parking area, and a pond stocked with bluegill.
Name
The park is named after Helen Putnam, a former mayor of Petaluma and Sonoma County supervisor.[3] Another park named after her is the Helen Putnam Park in nearby Cotati, California.
References
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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Helen Putnam Regional Park
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