Helen Putnam Regional Park

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Photo of the fish pond
Photo of the fish pond

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] at 38°12′60″N 122°39′41″W / 38.2166, -122.6614[2]. The park entrance is at 411 Chileno Valley Road.[1]

[edit] Facilities and features

The park features numerous trails suitable for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. There is a gazebo, a picnic area, and a children's playground near the parking area, and a pond for fishing.

[edit] Name

The park is named after Helen Putnam, a former mayor of Petaluma and Sonoma County Supervisor.[3] It should not be confused with the Helen Putnam Park in nearby Cotati, California.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Helen Putnam Regional Park. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
  2. ^ USGS GNIS: Helen Putnam Regional Park
  3. ^ Welcome to Helen Putnam Regional Park. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
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