Saint Francis Talk: Parks in Fountaingrove

Fountaingrove is a lovely part of  Santa Rosa, CA.  It's located in the hills with beautiful views looking toward the west county hills.  There are hundres of homes in Fountaingrove, and they enjoy a nice variety of city parks such as Rincon Ridge Park, Francis Nielson Park, and Nagasawa.

Rincon Ridge Park, is a City of Santa Rosa neighborhood park.  It's located on Rincon Ridge Drive right off Fountaingrove Parkway.  It has an expansive lawn, perfect for a friendly soccer game, or tossing the Frisbee.  There is a nice picnic area with tables, and a grill, all shaded by mature oaks.  There are 2 play structures one for younger, and the other for older children. 

                        

Francis Nielson Park, is another city neighborhood park.  Francis Nielson Park enjoys a nice picnic area with tables and grill, over looking a lake.  There is a large play structure, and small lawn for soaking up the sun, or reading a book.  The lake is small enough that a nice stroll around the perimeter only takes about 15 minutes. 

 

Fir Ridge neighborhood park .  Located on Fir Ridge just off Thomas Lake Harris Drive, this park is a quiet, intimate park that see's little use.  Donated by the Fountaingrove Masters Association, it is perfect for kids of any age.  There is small wooden train, a larger play structure, and a halff basketball court. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nagasawa Park is a large city park.  It is located right off Fountaingrove Parkway and enjoys a large recreational lake.  There is a boat ramp for small fishing and non power boats.  Outboard motors are not allowed.   Most of the users of this lake are either fishing, or paddling on the lake.  There is an unimproved trail that follows the perimeter of the lake which takes about 40 minutes to walk.  There is a picnic area close to the parking lot.      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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