Plan Your Visit

Park Hours

Trails, Playgrounds, Fishing
Open 7 days a week, Sunrise - Sunset

Boathouse / Rides & Attractions

Spring Season 2018 (Closed Monday-Friday)

February 10 - June 10 (boathouse opens March 3)
Saturday and Sunday
11am - 5pm

Summer Season 2018 (Closed Fridays)

June 11 - August 9 (animal barn open summer only)
Monday - Thursday
11am - 4:30pm

Saturday and Sunday
11am - 5pm

Fall Season 2018 (Closed Monday-Friday)

August 11 - October 28 (boathouse closes September 30)
Saturday and Sunday
11am - 5pm

Winter Season 2018-2019 (Closed Sunday-Saturday)

October 29, 2018 - February 1, 2019

Holiday Hours

Presidents' Day, February 19: Attractions open 11am - 5pm
Easter Sunday, April 1: Attractions open 1pm - 5pm
Spring Break, April 2-5: Attractions open 11am - 5pm
Memorial Day, May 28: Attractions open 11am - 5pm
Labor Day, September 3: Attractions open 11am - 5pm

Weather

Rides are closed on rainy days. Call the train station after 9am on the day of your visit to confirm, (707) 543-3425.

Trail Map

View the park trail routes (PDF).

Snack Bar

A variety of food and beverage items are available for purchase from the Snack Bar. Items include popcorn, nachos, burritos, pizza, ice cream, candy, soda, juice, water, etc. and range in price from $1 - $4.

Parking

Parking is free at Howarth Park. If lot is full, additional parking is available on Summerfield Road adjacent to the park.

Handicap Parking is available near the snack bar, the boathouse, and the gazebo/playground. Bus Parking is allowed near the entrance/exit to the park. To access, enter the park and drive up the hill, turn left to go back down past the softball field and tennis courts. The bus parking is directly before the exit on the right side of the road.

Vehicles with Trailers may park next to the boathouse. There are 2 spaces available and they are for vehicles with trailers only. You are welcome to unload your boat at the boathouse, but if your vehicle does not have a trailer, please move it to a legal parking space after unloading.

Picnic Reservations

There are a number of areas at Howarth Park that you can reserve ahead of time to ensure you have space for your gathering.

School/Camp Field Trips

If you are interested in bringing a large group to the park, email us or call (707) 543-3298 for more information about our discounted group rates for K-Land rides and attractions. Your group will receive unlimited access to the train, carousel and animal barn (please note: animal barn is only open during our summer season) so don't wait, book your field trip today.