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We are helping build a Natural Play Area for the children of Sonoma County

In January 2020, Regional Parks began construction on an exciting new environmentally friendly and educational project at Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space. Taylor Mountain already benefits the community with five miles of multi-use trails and a disc golf course. Sonoma County Regional Parks is in the planning stage of developing a unique Natural Play Area, which will feature natural and environmentally friendly materials, landforms and vegetation to create a fun and educational play space for children of all ages.
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The Natural Play Area provides a captivating play space that will draw children to Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, inducing them to play and improve their fitness while fostering a connection to the natural world. Studies have shown that interaction with the natural landscape is critical to the mental and physical health of children. Constructed of natural components such as plants, logs, water, sand, mud, boulders, hills and trees, Natural Play Areas are outdoor spaces designed to entice youth to experience nature.
To date, the Parks Foundation has secured more than $100,000 for this project from the Finley Foundation, PG&E, Sonoma County Vintner's Foundation, Recology, Bread for the Journey and generous individuals like you.
The Foundation is working to raise $60,000 for the second phase of this project, which is expected later this year. To discuss this project, please contact Executive Director Melissa Kelley.
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OUR MISSION
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports programs and projects at more than 50 Sonoma County parks and trails, including popular destinations like Spring Lake, Doran Beach, Sonoma Valley, Ragle Ranch, Foothill Regional Park, Tolay Lake Regional Park and more.
OUR ADDRESS 
Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation
2300 County Center Drive, #120A
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 565-1830
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  • Home
  • OUR WORK
    • 2020 Parks Fire Recovery
    • PARKS & TRAILS >
      • Doran
      • Foothill
      • Helen Putnam
      • Hood Mountain 2020 >
        • Bill & Dave Hikes Legacy Fund
      • Maxwell Farms
      • Taylor Mountain
    • PARKS PROGRAMS >
      • Nearby Nature Sonoma County
  • EVENTS
    • Trails Challenge
    • Water Bark
    • Tolay Fall Festival
  • MAKE A DONATION
    • Park Pals
    • Commemorative Gifts
    • Business Sponsorships
    • Legacy Society
    • An Overview
  • VIDEOS & PUBLICATIONS
    • VIDEO: THANK YOU!
    • VIDEO: Working Together at Helen Putnam Regional Park
    • VIDEO: You are the Foundation
    • VIDEO: The Trails You Love
    • STORIES: FOR THE LOVE OF PARKS
    • E-News
    • Annual Report
  • ABOUT US
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff