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PARK CLOSURE UPDATE:
Sonoma County's public health officer has issued an amended parks closure order that allows residents to walk or bike to some parks from their homes, beginning April 29th. All parks are temporarily closed to vehicles.
Residents may only access parks they can walk or bike to from their homes. Driving to a park is not allowed. Park use is limited to walking, hiking, jogging, biking, and fishing.
All Sonoma Coast regional parks, beaches, and trails are closed.
If you have a disability that affects mobility, you can make an arrangement to visit a park using a vehicle. Phone numbers for arrangements and park status updates can be found at parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Marin County Parks and open spaces are closed to motorized access. Community members may walk or bike to nearby preserves, parks, and pathways for necessary exercise, while maintaining social distancing. People with disabilities that affect mobility may access parks by motorized means as needed. More information at marincountyparks.org
Napa County regional parks remain open for trail users only and ask all users to please follow safe social distancing rules and trail etiquette. In-person events and camping areas are closed. More information napaoutdoors.org.
Some California State Parks are temporarily “fully closed”. Vehicular access, trails and restrooms within these parks are closed. Included in the closure are all campgrounds, museums, and visitor centers. Some parks with vehicular closures remain open for locals who must practice social distancing of 6 feet or more and are visiting parks near their primary residences. Updates can be found at parks.ca.gov
CALENDAR EVENTS:
Sonoma County Parks presents: Online Nature Trivia
More Information and registration: parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
FARMERS MARKETS:
The Tuesday Downtown Novato Farmer’s Market opens for the season this Tuesday, May 5th, from 4pm to 8pm at the Downtown Novato Center, 1707 Grant Ave at 7th Street in Novato
The Wednesday Fairfax Community Farmers' Market opens May 6th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Bolinas Park, 142 Bolinas Road in Fairfax
SUSTAINABLE SPOTLIGHT:
The Agricultural Institute of Marin's "Rollin' Root" mobile Farmers Market and it's benefits to seniors during shelter in place.