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 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
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President |
Rick Arendt |
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Vice President |
Karla Noyes |
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Secretary |
Cecelia Schake |
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Treasurer |
Marshall West |
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Newsletter |
Anne Cox |
| Directors |
Karla Noyes
Mary Ann Maslowski
Elizabeth Kane
Philip Sales
Ann Meacham
Patrick Garcia |
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Barrack’s Store Manager |
Sue Vargas
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To sign up for a membership click the link above.
Other Regional State Parks
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Annadel Sp - 6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa
(707) 539-3911.
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Jack London SHP - 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen
Ellen (707) 938-5216.
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Sugarloaf Ridge SP - 2605 Adobe Canyon Road,
Kenwood (707) 833-5712 Observatory (707)
833-6979.
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Bothe- Napa Valley SP - 3801 St. Helena Hwy. N,
Calistoga (707) 942-4575.
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Bale Grist Mill SHP - Three miles north of ST.
Helena on Highway 29, Calistoga Call (707)
942-4575 for dates the buildings are open.
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Robert Louis Stevenson SP - Seven miles north of
Calistoga on Highway 29.
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Benicia Capital SHP - 115 West G Street, Benicia
(707) 745-3385.
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Benicia SRA #1 - State Park Road, Benicia (707)
648-1911.
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Mount Diablo SP - 96 Mitchell Canyon Road,
Clayton (925) 673-2819.
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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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