Depot Park, Wine Country Travel Guide
Explore Sonoma's past and present at Depot Park: History museum, recreation, and community events near Sonoma Plaza.
Depot Park in Sonoma, California, blends recreation with local history. The 4.6-acre park features a playground, picnic areas, and sports courts, along with the Sonoma Valley History Museum, housed in a rebuilt Northwestern Pacific Railroad depot. It's a community space where visitors can relax, play, and learn about the region's past.
A brief summary to Depot Park
- 270 1st St W, Sonoma, California, 95476, US
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- Monday 7 am-7:30 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-7:30 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-7:30 pm
- Thursday 7 am-7:30 pm
- Friday 7 am-7:30 pm
- Saturday 7 am-7:30 pm
- Sunday 7 am-9 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Depot Park.
- Visit the Sonoma Valley History Museum when it reopens in 2025 to learn about the area's rich history.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic tables.
- Take a stroll or bike ride along the adjacent Sonoma City Trail.
- Check the City of Sonoma's Special Events Calendar for events happening at Depot Park.
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Getting There
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Walking
Depot Park is located one block north of Sonoma Plaza. From the Plaza, walk north on First Street West. The park will be on your left.
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Public Transport
Sonoma County Transit Route 32, the Sonoma Shuttle, provides local service in Sonoma and Sonoma Valley. All Sonoma Shuttle trips serve the Plaza in downtown Sonoma. From the Plaza, Depot Park is a short walk north on First Street West. The Sonoma Shuttle is fare-free. Intercity services connect Sonoma with other locations such as Santa Rosa, Petaluma and San Rafael, with fares varying between $1.50 and $3.00. Youth ride free through June 2025.
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Driving
From Highway 12, follow signs to Sonoma Plaza. Depot Park is located one block north of the Plaza. Two public parking lots are available downtown at no charge. The largest is the Casa Grande lot, located behind the historic Barracks just north of the Plaza, with an entrance off First St. East. A smaller public parking lot is behind Sebastiani Theatre, with an entrance off East Napa St. This lot includes designated parking for electric vehicles with charging stations.
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