Doyle Park

Doyle Community Park is a 21.76-acre urban park located on the eastern edge of downtown Santa Rosa, California. The park is situated at the confluence of Matanzas Creek and Spring Creek, with Spring Creek forming the northern boundary and Matanzas Creek forming the southern boundary of the park.

The park features a diverse landscape, including large grassy areas, mature oak trees, maples, and California bay laurel trees. A paved trail follows the shaded riparian woodland along Spring Creek and Matanzas Creek, providing visitors with a natural oasis within the urban environment. The trail extends from the Doyle Park Clubhouse on Hoen Avenue to a footbridge over Matanzas Creek across from Brook Hill School.

Doyle Community Park offers a variety of recreational facilities for visitors of all ages. The eastern end of the park contains a fenced and lighted baseball field, which was formerly used by the minor league Santa Rosa Pirates. The park also includes a playground with slides and swings, horseshoe pits, and picnic areas with tables and barbecue grills.

For dog owners, the park features separate fenced areas for unleashed large and small dogs. Additionally, there is a special off-leash dog area in a designated unfenced turf area available from 6-8 am every morning.

The park has historical significance, as it was purchased by Frank Doyle as a memorial for his 13-year-old son who passed away in 1921. Frank Doyle, a prominent figure in Santa Rosa's history, was instrumental in the development of the Golden Gate Bridge and established a scholarship fund that continues to benefit local students.

Visitors can access the park through multiple entrances. The entrance off Sonoma Avenue and onto Doyle Park Drive provides parking nearest to the playground and dog park, while the entrance off Farmers Lane and west onto Hoen Avenue allows parking near the ball field and clubhouse.