Riverfront Regional Park
FEMA TRAIL REPAIR PROJECT – September to October 2011
Regional Parks will be performing trail repair and improvement work on the west side of Lake Benoist from the end of September 2011 until the end of October 2011.
The new trail design is intended to mitigate for the damage to this section of trail from periodic flooding on the Russian River that flows over the weir at this location. The work will consist of installing rip rap and raising the trail section along this side of the lake. The raised trail will allow water to flow through the large rock underneath the trail during low flows, and the rip rap and willow planting will stabilize the trail section against high flows during periods of flooding. The end result will be a loop trail that can provide a greater level of access during the rainy season.
There will be a large amount of truck traffic through the park delivering materials to the project site, and equipment performing grading operations. This will directly affect the public’s use of the trails. Please observe trail closure signs and be alert for changing circulation patterns and conditions.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you in advance for your patience.
This project is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA).
For more information contact Mark Cleveland, Senior Park Planner, at (707) 565-3349 or Mark.Cleveland@sonoma-county.org.
Location:
Located at 7821 Eastside Road in Healdsburg (closer to Windsor).
What you need to know:
Hours | The
park is open daily. Most Sonoma County Regional parks open at 8:00 a.m. and close
at sunset. | | Parking |
$6.00 per vehicle for day use. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying
more than 9 people. | | Dogs | Permitted
on leash no longer than 6' in length. Rabies certificate required. |
Facilities | Two group picnic areas with BBQs, volleyball court and horseshoe pit. Individual picnic sites. Drinking fountain, flush toilets. Fishing access, trails. | | ADA
Access | Good accessibility to parking, restrooms and group picnic area. | Highlights:
Located adjacent to the Russian River, Riverfront Regional Park is just minutes west of downtown Windsor. The main attractions in the park are two former gravel pits which have been reclaimed as lakes offering bass fishing. No swimming is allowed in the lakes. Amenities include two day-use picnic areas, a two-mile multiuse trail around Lake Benoist and a half mile long trail over Redwood Hill. Dogs are allowed on 6’ leash. For additional information, or to reserve group picnic area , call (707) 565-2041.
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