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The City of Napa Parks and Recreation Services Department provides residents with access to more than 48 parks that cover 800 acres of park land. The City’s park system consists of a variety of recreation attractions, such as parks, open space, playgrounds, sport fields, a golf course, the Napa River and milesof natural and paved trails for walking, biking and hiking. In addition to parkland resources, the Parks and Recreation staff maintains over 21 acres of landscaped areas throughout the city.
Click on the following links to see the variety of recreational amenities and information;
Parks and Recreation Facilities map Online.
Park Amenities Matrix PDF
Parks Locator Map PDF
Park Reservations
Adopt A Park / Memorial Programs
Park Projects
Park and Facilities Master Plan
PARKS USE and INFORMATION
 In order to insure that parks, open spaces and trails are preserved for all to enjoy use of these areas are regulated through section 12.36 of the Napa Municpal Code. Some of the key regulations are highlighted here;
- Dogs are allowed in City Parks and trails - Chapter 6.04.170 and 12.36.190 states that dogs are allowed in any park or on any trail as long as the dog is controlled on a leash not to exceed six feet in length. Section 6.04.170 sets forth certain exceptions to this requirement, and specifically authorizes the City Council to designate off-leash areas within parks by resolution. Areas at Alston, Shurtleff and undeveloped areas of Kennedy Park are the only off leash parks. Dogs are also prohibited in any playground or tot lot.
- Alcohol - Alcohol is only allowed at Kennedy Park in designated picnic sites by special permit. Permits may be only granted to individuals that reserve a designated picnic site.
- Jump Houses - Jump houses and inflatable structures of any type are prohibited in all City Parks and recreation areas do to safety. Exceptions are only made for large special events and through an approval and permit process.
- Amplified music – A permit is required for any person wanting to have amplified music in a City park. Applications will need to be made 30 days in advance and will take into account the location, number of people and how it will affect other users and neighboring property owners. Strict time and sound level restriction will be enforced. The Department will only approve permits that meet this criteria and in designated parks
- Barbeques in park - Fires are prohibited in all parks. The only exception is to have a fire is in a designated barbeque area for food preparation. Signs will be posted in parks with designated barbeque areas. You can refer to the park locator link that indicates which parks have designated Barbeque areas.
- Skateboards or skates – Skateboards, roller skates and inline skates are only allowed in specific parks or areas maintained specifically for this use. Persons are also required to wear the appropriate protective padding and a helmet. Areas that allow skateboarding are indicated in the parks locator.
- Bicycles are allowed on designated trails throught the park system. Napa Valley Car Free offers countywide cycling opportunities.
For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Services Department at (707) 257-9529. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1:30). The office is closed on weekends and major holidays.
PARK RESERVATIONS
Reservations for spaces at Kennedy Park and Fuller Park are available for groups of 15 or more. Both parks offer picnic tables, barbecue sites and playgrounds. Kennedy Park also features softball fields, two sand volleyball courts, a formal garden, and the Pelusi Building which is available for rental. For more information on reservations, fees, and deposits, see the Facility Rentals page , call the Parks & Receation Sevices Department at 707-257-9529 or stop in to the office at 1100 West Street.
To see potential reservation sites click on the following links;
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The City offers two programs that benifit parks and trails throughout the community.
The first is the Adopt-A-Park program. Volunteers who participate in this program adopt an area or park and provide some level of community service to this area. For more information download an application packet;
The second program is the memorial tree and bench program. Participants utilize this program to memorialize a friend, family member or organization through a new bench or tree to be located in a park or along a trail. For more information download an application packet;
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Projects
The Parks and Recreation Services Department works closely with Public Works and Redevelopement Departments on projects related to parks and facilities. Below is information on some of the projects in some stage of design or construction.
Buhman Park Playground
This project consist of removal and replacement of the playground equipmwnt at Buhman Park. A new 2-5 and seperate 5-12 year old play structure will be installed. The sand surfacing will be replaced with engineered wood fiber to bring the play area into compliance with ADA standards providing access to all users. The project is set to start in mid June.
Fuller Park Playground
This project consist of removal and replacement of the rubberized surfacing at Fuller park. The new surfacing will be replace the existing worn rubberized surface and bring the play area into compliance with ADA standards providing access to all users. The project is set to start in Early June and is being funded by a CDBG-R Federal Stimulas Grant.
Laurel Park Playground
This project consist of removal and replacement of the playground equipment at Laurel Park. A new 5-12 year play structure will be installed. The sand surfacing will be replaced with engineered wood fiber to bring the play area into compliance with ADA standards providing access to all users. The Project is set to start in July and is being funded by a CDBG-R Federal Stimulas Grant.
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Park and Facilities Master Plan
The Park and Facilities Master Plan provides a road map for providing high quality parks and recreation facilities for residents and visitors to the City of Napa. This plan includes a detailed examination of existing park sites and recreation facilities, providing the basis for an in-depth community discussion and analysis of the needs and priorities of park users. The community involvement in the planning process has built momentum and support for parks and recreation services as a key factor in Napa’s quality of life. The resulting recommendations lay out a path to a first class park and recreation system that realizes the personal, community, economic and environmental benefits of parks and recreation. Recognizing that this path will not be straight or short, the plan provides tools to guide decision making and project implementation over the next fifteen years and beyond.
Chapters 1-8
MAPS 1-4
Appendex A-Inventory and Park Profiles
Appendix B-Capitol Cost Model
Appendix C-Potential Funding Sources
Appendix D- Refrence Maps
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