Nagasawa Community Park

Nagasawa Park, officially known as Nagasawa Community Park, is a 33.23-acre green space located in Santa Rosa, California. The park is situated off Fountaingrove Parkway and offers a variety of natural features and recreational opportunities.

The park includes diverse habitats such as a pond, forest, and chaparral areas. This mix of environments provides visitors with the opportunity to experience different aspects of local flora and fauna. The park's pond is a focal point, offering opportunities for fishing and featuring a boat ramp for small watercraft.

Nagasawa Park has an interesting historical background. The area was originally developed in the 1870s as the Brotherhood of the New Life, a Utopian community founded by Thomas Lake Harris. By the early 1900s, Kanaya Nagasawa, one of the earliest Japanese immigrants to the United States, became the owner of 1,500 acres in the Fountaingrove area, which included vineyards and a winery. The park was dedicated as Nagasawa Community Park at Fountain Grove in a public ceremony on July 28, 2007, honoring Nagasawa's legacy.

The park provides a peaceful outdoor space for individuals and families to enjoy nature and engage in various recreational activities. It offers walking paths for visitors to explore the diverse landscape and enjoy the natural surroundings.