This 165-acre park was named after Richard Shollenberger, a Park Department chief. It has become increasingly popular since its opening in 1995. Now, several hundred people visit it daily: walking the family dog (please see bottom of this page), jogging, or just enjoying nature---especially the many species of birds that can be seen here. The park features a two-mile circular trail and a one-mile trail through Alman Marsh to the Petaluma Marina.
The one-mile trail from the Petaluma Marina to Shollenberger was completed in 2003.
As an introduction to the park, we have a Virtual Tour and bird lists for you. But to thoroughly enjoy the park, a personal visit is required.
Take the Virtual Tour of Shollenberger Park, clicking on any photograph to enlarge it.
We would like to thank and acknowledge the creator of the virtual tour, Carlos Chavez.
Docents provide tours of Shollenberger Park, Alman Marsh and Ellis Creek as well as other services to foster the well-being of our public wetlands. Learn more about this opportunity on our Docent Program page.
Map and directions to Shollenberger Park in Petaluma.
Seasonal bird list and brochure created by Wayne Till.
Please note that the checklist/brochure is formatted to be printed on legal size (8-1/2" x 14") paper and is two-sided.
Plant checklist for Shollenberger Park compiled by Gerald Moore and others