Reviews

MomZee Jen

The park is beautiful and well-maintained, just a 2-hour drive from us. The ranger at the entrance gave us a warm welcome, and the campsites were pleasant with plenty of shade in most areas. Our restroom was clean and even had hot water. Showers work with coins, so it’s best to bring quarters. I especially enjoyed walking around the park—it’s such a peaceful place. If I lived nearby, this would definitely be my go-to spot for an afternoon walk.

Penisoni Jiko

This was a great little get away for me and kids since its just close to home. The abundance of lifeguards was great as well. Never felt safer as the guards were very diligent in their duties. Highly recommend.

Sarah Meza

I love coming here with my partner and my dog to walk the spring Lake loop. It’s a great activity to do after a long day of work when it starts to cool off and you can just go and enjoy some nature and be around some people that are also being active. Lots of blackberry bushes so when it’s that time of the year, be sure to bring a little Tupperware to collect some blackberries! Happy trails!

Tino Plank

This park pretty much has something for everyone. From hikers, cyclists, runners, boaters, fishers, birders, swimmers, families with kids, and dog walkers, this is a great place to visit. With so much to offer, the only real downside is how crowded it can get. The county park is kind of sandwiched between a city park to the west, and a state park to the east. So, particularly for hikers and cyclists you can extend your activities into those parks for a longer trip. And there's also a campground for those who want to enjoy a multi-day visit. Bathrooms and water fountains can be found around the park. The main trails are paved. But there are also a number of dirt trails to explore. And the seasonal swimming lagoon is a big draw during the hot summer months.

Jerry Ham

We ended up on the boat ramp side at the ramp. No restrooms over there. We did paddle boarding. The lake was super glassy and calm. No waves and nearly no other folks on the water on a Thursday morning. However, the water is just full of algae. Not enough to grab your paddle or the fin on your board, but it is just all over. The lake is small; we went very slowly and looked at all the scenery and it only took an hour to circumnavigate the whole thing. We saw fish (big carp and small bass), river otters, a turtle, several types of birds, etc. It is a very pretty area. If we were to go again, it would be at the other entrance where the lagoon and rentals are. Rating is for the boat ramp entrance.

nmfc2003

Great nature, nice place to walk by. Should be free parking, but it charges $7

Zach McConnell

Great mtb trails starting from this parking area! Got a flat as soon as I started back down hill but the walk back was pretty and full of wildflowers and wildlife!

Jeffrey Leiser

Place of my dreams. If psycho-geography is real, then this is the hot-spot of my childhood. Serene, beautiful, melancholic for heaven. Swans, ducks, organic life everywhere. Wild blackberries, paths and trails.. entrance to Annandale, etc

Kelly Sanders

Annadel is a true gem in Sonoma County, with plenty of hiking, biking and paved trails theres something to suit everyone! The park features multiple lakes and fishing & boating is possible in some. Howarth park is geared towards kids, with playground areas and a train to ride. What’s not to love?!

Lisa

I have been enjoying this treasured park for almost 40 years. There are so many activities offered & I think I’ve tried most of them- picnicking, biking, hiking, paddling, fishing and today I had the pleasure of volunteering for the Annual Dog Bark Festival- too fun seeing all the dogs running freely and splashing in the lake. I sampled the snack bar for the first time and loved the veggie burger. Kudos to the Sonoma County Regional Parks organization!