NEWS RELEASE

Sonoma County Regional Parks is pleased to announce the kickoff of expanded public access at Tolay Lake Regional Park with the new Interim Plan (IP) Day-Use Permit Program.

The new IP Day-Use Permit Program allows the public to visit the park during posted hours once they’ve completed an hour-long orientation and obtained a permit. This expanded opportunity to enjoy Tolay Lake Regional Park in Petaluma begins Friday, September 18. Prior to this date, Regional Parks is offering a series of free one-hour orientations which cover permit procedures, and rules & regulations. After the orientation, participants receive Tolay IP Day-Use Permits, along with maps, park rules & regulations, and gate access cards. Permit holders may use the park for hiking, bicycling, picnicking, or horseback riding. Currently, there are five orientation sessions scheduled:

Saturday, August 15th  10-11am                      Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building
Wednesday, August 19th  6-7pm                      Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building
Tuesday, August 25th  6-7pm               Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building
Wednesday, September 2nd  6-7pm      Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building
Friday, September 11th  4-5pm                        Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building

After September 18th, additional orientation sessions will be offered at the park. Information on dates and times will be available by calling (707) 565-2041 or visiting sonomacountyparks.org. To mark the expanded access, Regional Parks is also planning a celebration on Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 am to thank the community members who helped in developing the access plan and acknowledge the acquisition partners and park neighbors. Guest speakers include 2nd District County Supervisor Mike Kerns and Regional Parks Director Mary Burns.

For additional information on the Tolay Lake Regional Park IP Day-Use Permit Program, contact Regional Parks at (707) 565-2041 or visit www.sonomacountyparks.org.