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CONTACT INFORMATION

Meredith Knudsen *
Arts and Culture Manager | Film Liaison, Planning and Economic Department, City of Santa Rosa
100 Santa Rosa Ave., Room 3, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 543-4674 phone 1
[email protected]
http://www.srcity.org/FILM


Park Permits *
Recreation & Parks, City of Santa Rosa
707.543.3294 phone 1
[email protected]


* key contact

WEBSITE:
Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks
Film Santa Rosa

Keywords: Boat Docks / Ramps; Pond / Lake / Koi Pond

General Notes: updated by: [Knudsen, Meredith] 5/8/2026 4:26:54 PM

Jurisdictions: Santa Rosa

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 5/7/2026

Location Details

Lake Ralphine

United States / Santa Rosa, California
Location ID: #10000178

Lake Ralphine spans approxamately 26 acres offering filmmakers a versatile natural setting just minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa and approximately 15 minutes from the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport. Nestled within the scenic Howarth Park area, the location features a tranquil lake, wooded shorelines, open grassy areas, walking paths, and picturesque water views that can easily double for a variety of Northern California, Pacific Northwest, or small-town Americana settings.

The lake’s calm atmosphere, mature trees, paddle boats, nearby recreational amenities, and changing seasonal landscapes provide strong visual diversity within a compact footprint. Adjacent access to Howarth Park also offers additional filming opportunities including trails, open meadows, and family recreation settings. Convenient parking, nearby hotels, and easy access to downtown Santa Rosa make Lake Ralphine an accessible and production-friendly filming location for commercials, independent films, television, and photography projects.

Location Category:

  • ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - *;
  • ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Fishing;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs
 
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