In partnership with Sonoma County Regional Parks, the Sonoma County Library is offering for check out a limited number of parking passes that give library cardholders free access to Spring Lake, Doran Beach, Taylor Mountain, Ragle Ranch and the other 50-plus regional parks throughout the county.
The “Regional Parks Discovery Packs” are available at each library branch and include a backpack filled with a parking pass good at all 56 Regional Parks, a parks map, trail itineraries, hiking tips, wildlife guides, and other information to help cardholders enjoy self-guided adventures in the parks. The Discovery Pack program was developed to promote community health and well-being by increasing opportunities for residents to visit and learn about their parks. Each pack is available for check out for up to seven days and includes materials in English and Spanish.
“The Library is proud to provide this new, exciting Discovery Pack to our patrons all thanks to the wonderful partnerships with Regional Parks,” said Community Engagement Coordinator, Angelina Hernandez.
“Sonoma County Regional Parks and the Sonoma County Library are committed to providing innovative programs that promote community health and well-being. Now more than ever after the recent wildfires, we are looking for ways heal our community through experiences in nature. These Discovery Packs create an opportunity for more people to access our beautiful parks,” said Community Engagement Manager, Bethany Facendini.
Each library branch has Discovery Pack backpacks for checkout and includes a vehicle entry pass for parking, an “Adventure Book” for trail observations or nature journaling, the 2017 Trails Challenge Guidebook with hiking itineraries and hiking tips, and information about local wildlife and plants. These contents must be returned with the pack a week from check out. The packs also include a park map, a seasonal activity guide, a parks reading list and other materials that borrowers are welcome to keep.
The Discovery Packs will be available for check beginning Monday, January 29th, at all 14 Sonoma County Libraries.
