Website:https://www.srcity.org/1171/Lake-Boathouse (Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks)https://www.srcity.org/film (Film Santa Rosa)
Description: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.
General Notes:updated by: [Knudsen, Meredith] 5/8/2026 4:26:54 PM
Jurisdictions::Santa Rosa
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 38.4549831, y coordinate: -122.6658893
Contacts: Knudsen, Meredith *Arts and Culture Manager | Film Liaison, Planning and Economic Department, City of Santa Rosa100 Santa Rosa Ave., Room 3, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 543-4674 Phone 1[email protected]http://www.srcity.org/FILM
Permits, Park *Recreation & Parks, City of Santa Rosa707.543.3294 Phone 1[email protected]
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