Howarth Park

Large park in Santa Rosa with plenty of recreational activities. In the lower section, closer to the road, there is a large field surrounded by trees. Large play structure, rope structure and sandboxes for kids. Water attractions as well. There is a small petting zoo in this area. A little up the hill there is a small train that can take people through a path in the woods and a merry-go-round. Up th the hill, there is hiking trails, campgrounds for summer camp, eating areas and Lake Ralphine. Canoeing and paddle boating is permitted on the lake. At the top, there are restrooms and a snack shack. Further down the hill there is a rock climbing wall and swings and at the bottom, next to the road, there is fenced in tennis courts. Accommodating parking is spread throughout the large property. City and community park with mountain and hill landscape. The terrain features forests and woodlands with deciduous trees. There is a rural dirt walkway, parking lot, and rides.