On April 28, 2020, Sonoma County’s health officer issued a modified parks closure order to allow residents to walk or bike to parks from their homes beginning April 29, 2020.
The order by Dr. Sundari Mase allows people to walk or cycle into their nearest parks for basic exercise. Driving to a park is not allowed. Parking lots, restrooms, playgrounds, picnic areas and sports courts will remain closed, as will Sonoma Coast beaches. See the press release, order, and FAQs below for more details and specifics pertaining to the revised order. Order of the Health Officer of the County of Sonoma: Amended Parks Closure Order (English) Orden de la oficial de salud del condado de Sonoma No C19-10: Orden modificada del cierre de parques (En Español) Press Release (English) Press Release (En Español) FAQs (English) FAQs (En Español)