Shollenberger Park

Great trails for enjoying birds and ponds. Flat, easy trails good for all ages. Lots of meandering trail choices and little nooks to explore. Some beautiful swans and tons of ducks and water birds of all sizes. Its a great spot to walk by the water year round. Parts of the outer loop trail follow along the Napa River and sometimes you can watch the boats go by. Every season there are new things to see!

I visited the park for the first time in a year and I see a lot of changes that happened

Great walk with a different view from most Sonoma County hikes. Lots of wildlife

Easy walking. Flat. Not much shade, but benches to sit on. Wetlands were dry since there was not much rain this winter & it is July, but the ponds by the water treatment plant had water, birds, plants, etc. Saw flock of redwing blackbirds, swans, geese, ducks, egrets, great blue heron. I plan to return during the rainy season, to see even more birds. A little tricky to find turn off, but also close to 101.

This is a great 3 mile flat trail that takes you to the river and through the wetlands in Petaluma. Lots of wildlife along the trail.

If youve never been able to walk in some true wetlands, dont pass this one up. Its well kept. Walk slow and take it all in. Youll see many various forms of wildlife, plants and fish.

Lovely, mostly paved walking spot with tall grass and a lot of birds. On leash dogs welcome. Its a big circle around marshland. There is no shade but a few benches along the way to sit. The Petaluma river is along the way. Bring water and wear sunscreen. Its free too.

Great 2 mile all flat walking trail through the marshlands. Lots of opportunities to see local birds and reptiles. Trail is paved and gravel. It was easy to push our stroller on. Dogs on leash welcome, bikes welcome. Lots of picnic benches and bench seats for viewing. Zero shade for the whole walk bring water and a hat

Nice place to walk. Bathrooms

I love walking the gentle two-mile loop at Schollenberger, especially this time of year when there is water in the pond and sweet, little puffball baby birds on the water or graceful swans paddling about in pairs. The wildflowers are beautiful, too.

2 mile circuit along the river with a spectacular bird population. Great for walking the dogs and getting a little exercise in. Easy safe place to run as well!

Gets mighty toasty due to minimal shade on summer days, but makes a nice loop if youre in the area

Breezy and calm stayed for 2 and 1/2 hours

This park is free, and is a great place to exercise outdoors and see the river. It is right next to our new water reclamation site, but it does not smell. I am glad Petaluma has a resource like this one, we need more public open space like this.

Beautiful park and bird sanctuary with great trails to walk or jog year round.

Great walk - not too long or short along the river and marsh. Lots and lots of birds for birdwatching and listening and plenty of benchs to take a quick break or bite to eat. Check out the QR codes along the path (posted on wood with blue paint on top) to learn some interesting history

Shollenberger Park was very beautiful last evening i went for a nice walk with my friend. The birds were so alive and singing very nice. Also the river boats were a new attraction i havent seen. Id recommend this park with friendly hikers joggers and walkers to anyone wanting to enjoy the wetlands. A little bit stinky vut didnt seem to bother me too much.

Great for a brisk walk, long enough to break a sweat.

I have seen deer, swans, geese, amazing waves and so much more!

Great mile and a half circuit around seasonal wetlands. Excellent for bird watching. Sunrises and sunsets often photogenic.

Hot dry and disappointing. Not the place to go in the summer

Great 2.5 mile path suitable for walking, biking, stroller pushing, bird watching, fresh air breathing, leashed dog walking, and exchanging friendly hellos with other people enjoying the path.

Love this place,too bad its closed right now.

I would encourage you to have Google maps satellite view open so you dont get lost

Nice easy trails throughout the park.

Beautiful open space with well-maintained trails. There are benches frequently enough, if rest is required, and trash cans for your dog poop bags, so you dont have to carry them the whole way.

Lovely place for a walk or jog. Nice view of river and water fowls.

Great place to bring the pup. Can walk for minutes, or a few hours. Ample wildlife and scenery changes

Beautiful location to walk in nature and stroll or jog on your choice of paved or gravel surfaces. Lots of choices of paths wind throughout the estuary, along the Petaluma River and among brackish ponds.It is a much needed sanctuary for thousands of birds of a huge variety year round. My favorite time to go is in the Spring when all the babies are out with their mothers.There are three sort of distinct sections in the park, so you can choose one or travel through all three. Its also a great place for bicycle riding and bird watching is a must. Lots of spots to stop for a snack or lunch.There are public restrooms at a couple locations, as well as a few different parking lots. Parking is free. Its open Dawn to dusk. There are waste bins, picnic tables and resting benches conveniently located throughout as well. Bringing binoculars and or a camera is worth the effort.One caution, there is no cover anywhere from sun or rain or wind, so go prepared in extreme weather.

Currently closed until 25 Oct 2020.

Shollenberger Park makes for a very pleasant walk, bike ride, and/or nature viewing experience. Do not expect amenities beyond the occasional bench and bulletin board. But the pond and surrounding vegetation provide for a nice variety of wildlife, including, most visibly, the red winged black birds, swans, and Canadian geese, but also tortoises, ducks, and some insects of course.The path around the park are sometimes paved, sometimes dirt/gravel, and sometimes it splits into both. The park is just far enough from the bustle of Petaluma to have low (but present) noise pollution, and close enough to see civilization in most directions.

A tranquil wetlands with a variety of birds.

Easy walking, jogging, biking loop with river views and bird habitat, free parking

Big pond with a lake loop trail. No shade but I guess its nice to have close by if you want scenic nature walk. The pond was full of swans!

Beautiful walking trail for bird watching. The loop is about 2 miles and flat, about a quarter of it is paved and the rest is gravel. Parking can be somewhat of a hassle, but most of the time there are spots in the parking lot available. Great place to walk the dog, but be sure to check for ticks! There are some stunning views of the Petaluma River from here, and some trails that break off so you could extend the 2 mile walk further.

Beautiful wetlands!

Love the walking path and all the amazing bird life.

Wonderful expansive Waterfowl Refuge located on the lovely Petaluma River! A walking path goes all the way around! Excellent for runners, walkers, bicycles! Wide array of wildlife, some in residence and some passing through on their annual migrations! Herons, Egrets, Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese, Turtles, Snakes and more!Nature tours available by Wildlife specialists! A Natural Treasure! WOW!

Around 3 miles trail. Bike friendly. Peaceful. Lots of wildlife. Mosquitoes when you get close to percolation ponds

Its beautiful! Easy to walk (or run). Paved walkway or gravel. Relaxing.

Free and great small trail through the wetland. Have done some running through there after work

Beautiful, quiet walk.

Nice flat walk in under an hour. Easy parking, lots of bird life and tidal changes. Generally not too busy.

Best place I know to bird watch!

Lovely birds.

Very nice and peaceful gem in Petaluma. I am reconnected with my Zen there with good friend!

We stumbled upon this beautiful park while visiting the Petaluma KOA with another family. Stunning red tip winged sparrows kept us company while strolling the 4 mile loop. A perfect afternoon walk, even for 2 nine-year old kids!

I went at 7pm in July. First time i found parking in their very small lot. Has bathroom. I had tried to visit several times before during daytime but car lot has always been full. Not much there to see unless you like a bunch of mud flats and weeds but the tide was out. Hoping to go back when more water. I am told lots of migrating birds in fall and spring. Does have fresh air but can hear cars in distance on highway. Nice running trail and lots of people running or walking dogs. Picnic tables and benches a little way in past bathroom.

It was beautiful but I didnt got as I expect might be I was at wrong time.

A very pleasant walk today, my two poodles & I had a great time, not very crowded & the weather was awesome.... its very nice & clean too....

Super duper

White swans, lots of birds.

Beautiful and peaceful place for a walk in petaluma

I take my dog almost day on the 2.2 mile loop.We see bunnies, lots of birds, deer and the occasional skunk.Been coming here for over 20 years and today, for the 1st time, saw crawdads!For some reason 3 of them decided to leave the creek and wander around by the bathrooms...

A great flat two mile loop, always with some kind of wild life to observe. Lock valuables in trunk.

Quaint little stroll with a smart wind.

Great place to go in Petaluma to just take a walk and unwind.

This popular park is a square shaped walk around a several acre pond of somewhat seasonal brackish water. It attracts ducks, geese, swans, gulls, and other shore birds. Half is paved and half gravel. It is quite flat. Bikes and strollers are popular here as well as office workers getting outdoor excercise. At the entrance on the first two legs in either direction are fresh water sloughs turtles and an occasional muskrat can be seen.Right now (4/11/18) there is a very visible and very large swans nest. There were two swans in it today.On the Eastern edge of the park is an estuary and mudflat with shorebirds. Clapper rails nest nearby. Birders come from all over as the different types of water ecology make habitat for all types of birds. Im told it is in the Pacific flyover.

Kayaked in. It was a blast. Great bird watching.

The birds are very talkative this time of year Definitely worth the walk around!

Beautiful day for a walk with my dog sun was out water everywhere. Waterfowl having a good time.

Peaceful...love seeing all the birds and being surrounded by water

Beautiful ! Good place to exercise!

For a fast hike, year round this place is perfect.

Peaceful nature trails al9ng Petaluma River and wetlands

We love this place!!

2 mile loop around the estuary. Great place for a run, a walk or just some fresh air.

Peaceful and beautiful place to hike, walk, run or just chill.

Saw lots of birds midday Sunday in April at this wetland. Birds included: swans, geese, coots, grebes, shovelers, gadwall, teal plus other ducks, egrets, bitterns, stilts, avocets, wrens, blackbirds. Birds were easy to see despite there being many people around. We spent an enjoyable two hours here looking at birds and wildflowers.

One of the best resting places. Perfect sesh spot

Totally beautiful - so many birds!

Very chill place for a walk

Excellent place to see birds and enjoy a walk. Easy to find near 101 in Petaluma.

Lots of bird life.

This is a great place to go running. The trails werent crowded but I seen bikers, walkers, bird watchers and its pet friendly (on leash). The only downside to running here was the taste of mud in the dry air. All round a great place though! The view is good too.

It gets pretty hot here with the lack of shade but its nice if you come early morning before it gets hot. Lots of birds and I found a Petaluma rock hidden

Great place for a nice, quiet, relaxing walk! Plus, theres definitely lots of good birdwatching opportunities along the way! The entrance is a little challenging to find though, if youre not familiar with the area.

Still dry now. Need some water to lie the waterfowl.

Nice, flat, paved walking trail. Great for bird watching!

Perfect flat loop. Partially paved, mostly gravel. Calm scenic walk along the river and wetlands, but pretty exposed on chilly days. Great for kids and dogs.

Its a nice park to enjoy a walk while taking in the wildlife. Theres parking and a restroom. Paths are well maintained.

Beautiful, beautiful park. So close to 101, but youre in a different world. Well maintained. Tons of birds, sunshine, water, wetlands, and friendly people! Easy, flat pathways.

We did the trail here. Great hike with the dogs. Plenty of trail to rack up about five miles or so. Nice and wide trail goes from gravel to dirt. Lots of wildlife to be seen, Harrier, swans, geese, jackrabbits, and more.

Peaceful...

Great place for peaceful walk around the park.

Green, peaceful, clean, secluded

My husband and I were in Petaluma for a a wedding and did not know about this beautiful park. We had brought sandals which were the wrong kind of shoes. Despite that, we throughly enjoyed the walk around the wetlands (now dry lands) meeting such friendly people and dogs. We hope to come back with sneakers.

I love this place! Open air and lots of birds to watch!

Love the nature beautiful birds so serene

Really enjoy the wildlife present at this city park. Easy 2 mile walk around the wetlands.

Nice and big- lots of room to run and play with other dog or be alone with yours

Stunning place to go for a walk.

Needs more shadeded areas to sif at

Its a great place for a walk with friends, family or just yourself. Love to come here and love the view. I Come here 4 x a week

A beautiful place to stop and walk.

Great place to walk and observe the wildlife

Easy aces for walks on the river. 3 different paths you can walk for 6 miles easily.

Nice place for a stroll while listening to the birds. Two mile loop with and extra path as well.

Nice place to take a short walk and enjoy the wetlands. Never too crowded either.

A simple walk, but great birdwatching! Family and dog friendly as well.