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Effective immediately:

During the Stay At Home  California state order, please remember that parks are only open for passive use like walking or jogging.

As per the updated parks order effective May 18, 2020, San Rafael Parks are once again accessible by motorized vehicles, but park amenities such as bathrooms, playgrounds and picnic areas remain closed to help reduce the spread of disease. Gatherings, sports, and pickup games are not allowed. Maintain a social distance of 6-feet from others, and don't forget to bring your face covering. Thank you for helping to be a part of “flattening the curve” and slowing the spread of the virus.

These parks are usually available to reserve, but we are currently not taking reservations.

Parks available for reservation

Gerstle Park Picnic Areas
Clark & San Rafael Streets

Redwood Grove
This large picnic area accommodates 100-125 people and includes an arbor with an additional two tables. Insurance is required. Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Tables, Shade

Gerstle Picnic Area 1
Adjacent to the playground, this area accommodates 10-16 people and includes one barbecue and two tables. The area is in partial shade, depending on the time of day. Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Tables, Shade

Gerstle Picnic Area 2
Adjacent to the basketball courts, this area accommodates 35-50 people and includes one barbecue and six tables. This area is partially in shade, depending on the time of day. Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Tables, Shade

Pickleweed Park Picnic Area
50 Canal Street

The picnic area accommodates 80-96 people and includes picnic tables and three large grills. This is a large park setting with a playground and a soccer field. Bathrooms are also available. Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

Santa Margarita Park Picnic Area
De La Guerra Road

Santa Margarita picnic area provides a grill, four tables, a gazebo and accommodates 36 people. There is a tennis court, basketball court and two playgrounds. Amenities: Picnic Tables, Shade

Sun Valley Park
144 Solano Street

Sun Valley Park Picnic Area accommodates 24 people and is accessible. This park provides four picnic tables, a basketball court, a playground and a large grassy area. Amenities: Picnic Tables, Shade

Terra Linda Park Picnic Area
670 Del Ganado Road

This picnic area provides six picnic tables and one charcoal BBQ under a small grove of redwood trees.  Accommodates 35 – 40 people. Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Tables, Shade

Victor Jones Park Picnic Areas
60 Robinhood Drive

Lower Picnic Area
The Lower Picnic Area at Victor Jones Park accommodates up to 70 people. There are two large grills available.  There is also a shaded area near the basketball court and a ball field. Amenities: Picnic Tables, Shade

Upper Picnic Area
The Upper Picnic Area accommodates up to 30 people and has one grill and four picnic tables. Amenities: Picnic Tables, Shade

 

These parks are always available

These park sites are available first-come, first- served.  No need to call - just show up and enjoy!

Parks available first-come, first-served

Boyd

Picnic tables
Playground

Boyd Park

Bret Harte

Picnic tables
Basketball courts
Playground

Freitas Park

Water play feature
Amphitheater seating
Playground

Jean and John Starkweather
Shoreline Park

Shoreline path

Oleander Park

Picnic tables
Playground

 

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