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Sonoma Plaza Park, Duck Pond and Playgrounds
Sonoma Plaza Park, Duck Pond and Playgrounds
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Between East 1st Street and East Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Sonoma Plaza Park, Duck Pond and Playgrounds Description
The first stop for families on arriving in Sonoma Plaza is the duck pond, a large, reed-enclosed pond filled with mallards, geese, and even the occasional exotic migratory bird such as an egret or heron. The ducks are quite tame and will let you get close, which kids love, and depending on the season there are often nests or ducklings to add to the fun. The park also boasts not one but two playgrounds, both with new and artful equipment designed for different ages, one for toddlers and the other for school-age kids. There are plenty of benches and grassy areas for picnics. Be sure to check out our other Sonoma vacation ideas.
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Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: The duck pond is not fenced, so keep toddlers and small children close to you so they don't feed the ducks right into the water.
Planning Notes
- Plan a picnic. If you want to make the plaza park your picnic stop, pick up lunch at one of the many delis and sandwich shops in town and bring it with you. Be sure to have cool drinks if it's a hot day, and hold onto crusts to feed the ducks.
Just the Facts
Hours: Open all hours.
Fees: Free.
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
