Park · Petaluma, Sonoma County
Yes. La Plaza Park (Cotati, Sonoma County) has picnic areas open to the public. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Fee: Free.
Checked from cotaticity.gov · based on consistent published sources.
Cotati's town plaza, at the heart of downtown where Old Redwood Highway meets West Sierra Avenue. It has a bandstand, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms, with downtown cafés and shops around it.
Good for: Families · Budget-friendly
Cotati's central plaza, with a bandstand, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms in the middle of downtown. It is an easy stop off Highway 101 for a picnic lunch between Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
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Yes. La Plaza Park (Cotati, Sonoma County) has picnic areas open to the public. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Fee: Free. Checked September 25, 2026.
Yes. Outside food is allowed at La Plaza Park (Cotati).
No reservation is needed to use the picnic area.
Free.
Playground on site.
We last checked this listing on (freshest source: City facility page live Sept 2026 (undated)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with La Plaza Park (Cotati) before you go. How we verify.
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