Refresh, Relax & Enjoy Our Russian River Area
The Russian River from the Guerneville area out to the Pacific Coast is a world famous recreation area. And for as long as anyone can remember “going up to the River” has been a popular way for people in the Bay Area to take vacations, whether for a day trip, a weekend at a resort or a whole summer in the family cabin. When the Russian River
Recreation and Park District (RRRPD) was formed in March 1941 as a county recreation district, the district’s initial function was to create swimming and beach areas by installing two summer dams, one at Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville and a second dam at Vacation Beach, where the dam also provides a summer crossing. (read more…)
Announcements
Vacation Beach Playground
The Vacation Beach Play equipment has been removed as it was deemed unsafe. Our district is considering the feasibility for a new playground at this location. There is no current timeline. Please visit JK Wright Playground on Drake Rd.
Parks & Playgrounds
Dear Community, Many of our facilities have re-opened. Each site should have signage outlining mandatory guidelines. Masks are required for everyone over 2 years old – NO EXCEPTIONS. Please practice social distancing and abide by ALL the guidelines. Currently JK Wright Playground & Pacheco Playground are OPEN. Bruno Farnocchia Playground (opening soon). Stay safe! The
Help Design Vacation Beach Playground!
Russian River Recreation and Park District needs YOUR design input for a new playspace at Vacation Beach Playground at 17828 Orchard Avenue, Guerneville.
Featured Parks
Vacation Beach Playground
This small quaint playground located just above Vacation Beach Dam has picnic tables, barbecues, a playground & basketball court.
J.K. Wright Memorial Playground
J.K. Wright Memorial Playground, recently remodeled, includes a sandbox, water sluice for children, swings, and other fun features for kids.
Bruno Farnocchia Memorial Park
The Bruno Farnocchia Park is 3.18 acres. It includes a playground, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, barbecues, portable restroom, and a tennis court.
Vacation Beach Playground
This small quaint playground located just above Vacation Beach Dam has picnic tables, barbecues, a playground & basketball court.
J.K. Wright Memorial Playground
J.K. Wright Memorial Playground, recently remodeled, includes a sandbox, water sluice for children, swings, and other fun features for kids.
Bruno Farnocchia Memorial Park
The Bruno Farnocchia Park is 3.18 acres. It includes a playground, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, barbecues, portable restroom, and a tennis court.
Sponsored Programs
Guerneville School offers Ballet Folklorico dance classes during the Fall & Spring for up to 67 Russian River area children.
The Russian River Senior Center offers many programs and classes designed to meet the desires of an active senior population.
The Russian River Volunteer/Naturalist Interpretive Programs provide docents and naturalists for our youth education programs.
For History Buffs
Formed in March 1941 as a county recreation district, the district’s initial function was to create swimming and beach areas by installing two summer dams…(See historical photos)
For History Buffs
Formed in March 1941 as a county recreation district, the district’s initial function was to create swimming and beach areas by installing two summer dams…(See historical photos)
