Nagasawa Park - Santa Rosa (CA)

5 /5 Angie Garcia: Nagasawa Park is a lovely community park located in the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa. Often known as the more affluent part of the city. It’s easy to find at 1313 Fountaingrove Parkway. This park is perfect for hanging out, taking a leisurely walk, or bringing your dog for a quick stroll. It’s not a strenuous trail, but it’s just enough to get moving while enjoying beautiful views. There’s a serene lake with a boat ramp, where I’ve seen people kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, though I’ve never seen anyone swimming in it. The parking lot stretches from the metal entrance gate and winds its way down, then up a gentle slope. There’s even a surprisingly decent porta-potty at the top. There are also lot of people that will just park under the trees and relax in their cars. It’s a peaceful vibe overall. The park itself goes across 33.23 acres, offering plenty of space to enjoy nature. The area has a fascinating history. In the 1870s, it was the site of the Brotherhood of the New Life, a utopian community founded by Thomas Lake Harris. By the early 1900s, the utopia was gone, and Kanaye Nagasawa, a pioneering Japanese immigrant, took over 1,500 acres in Fountaingrove. Nagasawa had originally connected with Harris in New York before moving to Santa Rosa. His land was mostly vineyards and a winery, and he became a gracious host to many Japanese visitors over the years. After Nagasawa’s passing, the property went through a few hands, eventually being converted into cattle pasture. The park we enjoy today was dedicated on July 28, 2007, honoring Nagasawa’s legacy and the history of the area. The park neighbors a golf course, separated by a fence along the short trail, and you’ll spot plenty of wildlife habitats here. It’s rarely crowded, which makes it a calming place to visit. I personally love coming here to relax with a good book. The views are stunning, and the people you meet are friendly. To the beautiful people of Sonoma County and visitors abroad whether you’re here for a walk or just to unwind, Nagasawa Park is worth a visit!

5 /5 Lisa Fourtwenty: Gorgeous park!! I kind of wanted to kick myself not knowing about this park sooner, although Im not a local. This is a fantastic spot to meditate, zone out, of have 420, just pick up after yourself. Be mindful of fire. Great benches that overlook this view. Pick up a cigarette butt or two while youre there and pick up after less considerate smokers so that the space is nice for all visitors. We gotta be Cannapolitan.

4 /5 Zano Georgedes: The bass fishing is ok; i have not personally gotten any bites tibere, fishing from the shore using spinners, spoons, soft plastics, frogs, plugs, chatter baits, and jigs. It pretty, queen and well patrolled by the rangers. The last time i went there i found nine ticks crawling on me..in not exageratting. Please be careful walking through brush

3 /5 Vass Lajos: I go here sometimes. Fishing is okay but I get skunked pretty often. There are homeless people around so lock your cars and also kids hang out here to party sometimes. Be careful!

5 /5 Jaime Simko: I like this place. Its kinda hidden off fountain Grove. Very peaceful. They have porta potty that are usually clean. Ive never had an issue. Their is fishing and places to walk and explore. I enjoy coming to this peaceful park. Plenty of parking. Usually never crowded but I havent come here on the weekend before.