ABOUT US

 

The Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks Association is a non-profit organization incorporated in June, 1982 as a cooperating association of the California State Park Association.

Our Mission

To further the interpretive and educational functions of the Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks system

Our Vision

The Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks are highly visible, nationally recognized destinations for authentic re-telling of the people and events from California history.

Our Purpose

The primary purpose of the Association is to preserve and interpret our State Parks.  Through our efforts we have contributed toward a number of major improvements to the Mission, Soldiers' Barracks, Vallejo Home, Las Casa Grande Courtyard, and Petaluma Adobe.

Our Values

  • Historical Interpretation
  • Experiencing California history
  • Educating children of all ages
  • Enriching our community through events and activities

Our Programs

In addition to the activities shown on this website we sponsor many other events such as Children's Day at the Mission, Victorian Ornament Workshops, Christmas at the Mission, Sheep Shearing Day, Fandango and Living History Day.  Also, throughout the year we sponsor The Chapel Concert Series in the Mission Chapel.

Membership

Beside the satisfaction of participation in a worthy effort, members receive:

  • 20% discount in our gift shops
  • invitation to special membership events
  • voting privileges in the Association
  • participation in Association meetings
  • special events
  • association publications

SPSHPA Board

President

Rick Arendt

Vice President

Karla Noyes

Secretary

Cecelia Schake

Treasurer

Marshall West

Newsletter

Anne Cox

Directors

Karla Noyes
Mary Ann Maslowski
Elizabeth Kane
Philip Sales
Ann Meacham

Patrick Garcia 

Barrack’s Store Manager

Sue Vargas

To sign up for a membership click the link above.

Other Regional State Parks

  • Annadel Sp - 6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa (707) 539-3911.

  • Jack London SHP - 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen (707) 938-5216.

  • Sugarloaf Ridge SP - 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood (707) 833-5712 Observatory    (707) 833-6979.

  • Bothe- Napa Valley SP - 3801 St. Helena Hwy. N, Calistoga (707) 942-4575.

  • Bale Grist Mill SHP - Three miles north of ST. Helena on Highway 29, Calistoga Call (707)        942-4575 for dates the buildings are open.

  • Robert Louis Stevenson SP - Seven miles north of Calistoga on Highway 29.

  • Benicia Capital SHP - 115 West G Street, Benicia (707) 745-3385.

  • Benicia SRA #1 - State Park Road, Benicia (707) 648-1911.

  • Mount Diablo SP - 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton (925) 673-2819.

  • Candlestick Point SRA - 1150 Carroll Avenue, San Francisco (415) 671-0145.

 

SP = State Park

SHP = State Historic Park

SRA = State Recreation Area

Go for a hike, picnic, or take a docent-lead tour in another park.  Some parks have horse rental Facilities. You can find aditional information on State Parks at :

http://www.parks.ca.gov

 

 

 

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