Coffey Park

Coffey Park is a 5.9-acre public neighborhood park located at 1524 Amanda Place in northwest Santa Rosa, California, serving as the central green space for the Coffey Park residential district. Originally developed to anchor the surrounding subdivision bounded by Piner Road, Piner Creek, and the SMART rail corridor, the park was completely destroyed during the October 2017 Tubbs Fire and comprehensively rebuilt and reopened in October 2020 through a partnership between the City of Santa Rosa and community recovery donors. Today, visitors and local families come to enjoy its upgraded inclusive playgrounds, fenced off-leash dog park, outdoor fitness court, shaded group picnic pavilions, and paved walking loop.

What to Expect at Coffey Park

Reimagined with extensive input from neighborhood residents after 2017, Coffey Park balances active recreation zones with open lawns and newly planted shade trees. The centerpiece of the rebuild is a modern playground complex separated into age-appropriate sections for toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and older children (ages 5 to 12), surfaced with poured-in-place rubberized safety matting and topped by tensioned shade sails to keep equipment cool during Sonoma County summers. Adjacent to the play structures, an outdoor fitness zone offers body-weight exercise stations for adults and teens, while a half-court basketball hoop and expansive central turf field accommodate pickup games, frisbee, and casual neighborhood gatherings.

On the park’s perimeter, pet owners gather at the dedicated Coffey Park Dog Park, a fully fenced off-leash enclosure equipped with double-gated entry sally ports, water fountains for both people and dogs, and low-maintenance surfacing. A wide, level concrete perimeter path winds around the entire 5.9-acre property, connecting the play areas to group and individual picnic tables outfitted with charcoal barbecue grills. Community art installations and drought-tolerant California native landscaping commemorate the resilience of the Coffey Park neighborhood and attract local pollinators throughout spring and summer.

• Inclusive Two-Tier Playground: Modern play structures for ages 2–5 and 5–12 featuring climbing nets, slides, accessible swings, rubberized safety surfacing, and overhead shade canopies.
• Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park: A secure, double-gated dog run where canines can exercise and socialize off-leash, complete with benches, waste stations, and pet drinking fountains.
• Reservable Picnic & Barbecue Areas: Multiple picnic tables and group gathering spots equipped with built-in charcoal grills, reservable through the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Picnic Desk.
• Outdoor Fitness Court & Half-Court Basketball: Dedicated exercise apparatus alongside a paved half-basketball court and open multi-use lawn for active recreation.
• Paved Perimeter Walking Loop: A flat, ADA-compliant concrete pathway encircling the turf and mature surviving redwoods, ideal for strollers, wheelchairs, and morning walks.

Coffey Park at a Glance

Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings

Weekday mornings between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and late afternoons after 4:00 PM are the most active times at the off-leash dog enclosure, while weekend afternoons draw birthday parties and family cookouts to the picnic tables. If you plan to host a group barbecue on a Saturday or Sunday between May and October, contact the Santa Rosa Picnic Desk (+1 707-543-3753) in advance to reserve a designated group area; individual tables remain first-come, first-served. Free curbside parking lines Amanda Place and Coffey Lane directly bordering the park, and Santa Rosa CityBus stops along Coffey Lane and Piner Road within a five-minute walk.

The park’s 2020 reconstruction prioritized universal accessibility, providing curb cuts, wide concrete pathways, ADA-accessible restroom facilities, and ramped transfers onto the rubberized playground floor. After spending an hour at Coffey Park, visitors can walk or bike along the adjacent Piner Creek trail corridor, head 1.5 miles south to the Epicenter entertainment complex on Piner Road for indoor bowling and casual dining, or drive ten minutes northwest to the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport area and Russian River Valley tasting rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours and best times to visit Coffey Park?

Coffey Park is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM year-round. Morning hours before 11:00 AM offer cooler temperatures for walking and playground visits during warm summer months, while late afternoon is the liveliest window for the social scene at the dog park.

Does it cost anything to enter Coffey Park or reserve a picnic site?

Daily admission to Coffey Park, including the playground, fitness equipment, and off-leash dog park, is completely free. Individual picnic tables are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis, though organized group events require a paid reservation through the City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department.

How much time should I budget for a visit to Coffey Park?

Most visitors spend between 45 and 90 minutes walking the perimeter path, exercising dogs in the fenced run, or letting children play on the shaded structures. Families hosting a weekend barbecue typically stay for two to three hours.

Is Coffey Park wheelchair and stroller accessible?

Yes, the park was rebuilt to modern ADA standards with flat, continuous concrete walkways, step-free street access from Amanda Place and Coffey Lane, accessible public restrooms, and poured-in-place rubber playground surfacing that accommodates wheelchairs and strollers.

When planning your Santa Rosa travel guide or comparing verified attractions and parks in Santa Rosa, pair this stop with standout local spots including Hotel E, Patrick Amiot, Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum, and Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sonoma Wine Country (0.9 km away).