Tolay Lake Regional Park
Petaluma
Tolay Lake Regional Park offers expansive trails, excellent bird watching, and the popular Tolay Fall Festival.
Trails
- 11 miles of trails
- West Ridge Trail: Views without strenuous climbing
- Easy to moderate difficulty
- Wide open grasslands
Wildlife
- Golden eagles soaring overhead
- Burrowing owls (unique viewing opportunity)
- Waterfowl at seasonal lake (spring)
- Farm animals near historic barn
Views
- San Pablo Bay
- San Francisco skyline on clear days
- Sonoma hills
Tolay Fall Festival
Popular October event with pumpkin patches, hayrides, and petting zoo.
Tips
- No water available - bring your own
- Limited shade
- Cattle may be on trails
- $7 parking (free entry)
Features
- 11 miles of trails
- Golden eagles and burrowing owls
- Seasonal lake (spring)
- Views of San Pablo Bay and SF skyline
- Farm animals near barn
- Tolay Fall Festival (October)