MAXWELL FARMS REGIONAL PARK
Parks • Weather • Amenities
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-23T03:15:00-08:00
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...All of Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. * WHEN...Until 315 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 3 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. - Green Valley Road near Sebastopol, Trenton Healdsburg Road near Forestville, and Mark West Station Road near Windsor are the most likely place to experience minor flooding and are closed due to water over the roadway. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 7 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Napa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Rohnert Park, Windsor, American Canyon, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Cloverdale, Fairfax, Sebastopol, Cotati and Sausalito. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SUMMARY
Maxwell Farms Regional Park is a 256-acre park located in the city of Sonoma, California. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a variety of recreational activities and points of interest.
One of the main reasons to visit Maxwell Farms is its expansive network of hiking trails, which wind through oak woodlands, grassy fields, and along the banks of Sonoma Creek. Visitors can also picnic, fish, and birdwatch in the park.
A highlight of the park is the 19th-century Maxwell House, a historic building that was built by one of Sonoma's founding families. The house is now a museum, featuring exhibits on local history and culture.
Maxwell Farms Regional Park also has an equestrian center, where visitors can rent horses and ride along the park's trails. The park also has a dog park, making it a great destination for pet owners.
Interesting facts about Maxwell Farms include its designation as a wildlife preserve, home to a variety of species including river otters, beavers, and California red-legged frogs. The park is also known for its scenic beauty, with views of nearby mountains and rolling hills.
The best time of year to visit Maxwell Farms Regional Park is in the spring and fall, when temperatures are mild and the park's wildflowers are in bloom. It is open year-round, however, and visitors can enjoy its offerings in any season.
Sources:
- https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Visit/Maxwell-Farms-Regional-Park/
- https://www.sonomacounty.com/outdoor-activities/maxwell-farms-regional-park
