Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation play in conservation, health and wellness, and social equity efforts in communities across the country. This year’s theme, “Where … Continued
Thank you to all the neighbors and community members who participated in the recent onsite visioning meeting for the Olsen Park Improvement Project. Your enthusiasm and valuable input have been instrumental in shaping the future of this cherished community space. We are excited to take the next step in this collaborative process and invite the … Continued
The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is hosting a Visioning Workshop to develop a community vision and improvement plan for Olsen Park on Saturday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at Olsen Park, located at 569 Linda Drive in Sonoma. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the hour-long … Continued
Olsen Park is due for renovation, and we want your input! The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is conducting a survey as part of a public outreach and engagement process to develop a community vision and improvement plan for Olsen Park. The first step in the process is to gather community feedback regarding Olsen … Continued
😟⛈️ Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market is canceled tonight, June 6, 2023, due to unsettled weather – see you next week!
A flock of sheep from Perennial Grazing will arrive end of this week to begin fuels reduction grazing on the Montini Open Space Preserve. They will plan to be on-site for approximately 10 days, from June 2nd through the 12th. The managed grazing will focus on the lower meadow areas adjacent to the Field of … Continued
Congratulations to Amiee Chavez and Lily Gelb, winners of the 3rd Annual Earth Day Photography Contest! As part of Earth Day 2023, the City held a “Park Exploration” Photo Contest encouraging people to submit photos of their favorite view, spot, plants, or creatures in or from a Sonoma Valley park, preserve, or open space. The … Continued
Sonoma has an amazing number of beautiful parks spread throughout the city. Have you explored them all? Now is your chance. The City of Sonoma is sponsoring a scavenger hunt for Earth Week focusing on 12 of the City’s parks. The City created a map that connects these 12 parks. Participants are especially encouraged to … Continued
Sonoma Overlook Trail volunteer stewards invite the community to a free 20th-anniversary celebration of the trail located at 198 First Street West in Sonoma on April 16, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Gather at the main trailhead kiosk (at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery) to enjoy refreshments, a short program and the glories of … Continued
Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process and appointed advisory bodies in the form of commissions and committees are an important and valued part of our City government. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then providing feedback, recommendations, and support to Sonoma City Council on those … Continued
