Homeschool Friendly

Taylor Mountain Regional Park

Santa Rosa

Taylor Mountain Regional Park combines excellent hiking with one of the best nature playgrounds in Sonoma County.

Red Tail Play Area

  • Nature-inspired accessible playground
  • Supersized red-tailed hawk’s nest structure
  • Embankment slide
  • Stone and log climbing features
  • Basket swing
  • Perfect for ages 2-12

Trails

  • 15+ miles of trails
  • Multiple 2-4 mile loop options
  • Moderate difficulty with some elevation
  • Oak woodlands and grasslands
  • Panoramic views of Santa Rosa, Bennett Valley, Sonoma Valley

Additional Features

  • Disc golf course
  • Spring wildflowers (Sky Lupine Trail)
  • Picnic tables
  • Two entrances: Kawana Terrace and Petaluma Hill Road
  • Parking fee required

Features

  • Red Tail Play Area (nature playground)
  • 15+ miles of trails
  • Panoramic views of Santa Rosa
  • Disc golf course
  • Spring wildflowers
  • Accessible nature playground