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Shollenberger Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 551 Google reviews · Running trail in Petaluma, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shollenberger Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This park with 165 acres of wetlands offers paths for walking & cycling, plus a fishing pier.
What runners say about Shollenberger Park
“While on the trail, we could see the mountains which made for a great viewing.”
“Nice easy flat partly paved path for walking but there is no shade even around the randomly placed benches for resting.”
“Flat, easy trails good for all ages.”
“My dog Rosie a chihuahuaha loved the adventure.”
This is a great park and trail in Petaluma near the wetlands. It is mostly well managed, with pertinent information about each section of the trail along the way. The sections are called stations, and you can scan the barcodes at those stations to know more about it. It was fascinating to read about all of it.
Lovely, mostly paved walking spot with tall grass and a lot of birds. On leash dogs welcome. It's a big circle around marshland. There is no shade but a few benches along the way to sit. The Petaluma river is along the way. Bring water and wear sunscreen. It's free too.
Easy walk around nature. Nice selection of benches spread through the trail. Seemed to be about 2 miles. My dog Rosie a chihuahuaha loved the adventure. Bathrooms conveniently located right at the front entrance and parking lot. Parking is free. It's tucked away in a business complex area off Cader Lane.
Nice little nature preserve in Petaluma. If you’re staying at the Sheraton right by it then I would highly recommend taking a stroll on the trail during your stay. Dog friendly and lots of wild life!
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of people walking their dogs (most are well-behaved and leashed in my experience), plus a decent amount of runners and some cyclists.”
“The parking lot is a bit small, but I've always been able to find a spot (helps that my car is 4WD and can park in dirt a and lumpy areas.”
“Nice easy flat partly paved path for walking but there is no shade even around the randomly placed benches for resting.”
“I spent several years fighting Amy Dutra & their asphalt plant @ countless Sonoma County Supervisor Meetings & many Petaluma City Council Meetings.”
“You'll always find your way back, and the thoughtful placement of many benches means you can stop for a breather any time, and take in the view.”
“There's also a bathroom at the beginning near the parking lot and plenty of free parking.”
“Parts of the outer loop trail follow along the Napa River and sometimes you can watch the boats go by.”
“Nice easy flat partly paved path for walking but there is no shade even around the randomly placed benches for resting.”
“The biggest loop is, I would say, maybe 2/5 pavement and 3/5 gravel.”
“Finally, there is a restroom and human/dog water fountain at the entrance.”
Plan your run at Shollenberger Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofpetaluma.org
- Phone(707) 778-4380
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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