Spring Lake Regional Park, Regional park in Santa Rosa, United States
Spring Lake Regional Park is a 320-acre park in southeastern Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, centered on the 154-acre Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir. A 3-acre swimming lagoon with a sandy beach sits beside the lake, and 200 picnic tables with barbecues are placed around the grounds. Trails connect to Howarth Park and Annadel State Park, forming an 8-mile network.
Spring Lake Regional Park was founded in 1973, and the lake is man-made, built to divert water from Spring Creek and Santa Rosa Creek for flood prevention. It exceeded capacity only once, in 1986. In its first year the park recorded about 35,000 visitors; today it expects around 650,000 annually.
The Environmental Discovery Center inside the park runs programs about native animals and local rock formations throughout the year. Visitors can follow the exhibits at their own pace while walking the grounds.
Dry weather makes for the best visit, and the trails suit different fitness levels so most people can find a comfortable route. The swimming area is only open during warmer months, so the time of year shapes what you can do.
A fitness circuit with 18 stations runs along the trails, letting visitors do outdoor exercises as they walk. A sign at each station shows exactly how to perform each movement.
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