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Park · Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

Moran Goodman Park picnic guide

Picnics welcomeWine allowedFree entry

Can you picnic at Moran Goodman Park?

Yes — Moran Goodman Park has picnic areas open to the public. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Fee: Free. Wine and other alcohol are allowed (see the rules below).

Checked September 2026 from parks.sonomacounty.ca.govStated on the venue's own website

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking
Picnics welcome
Bring your own food
Allowed
Alcohol
Allowed
Purchase required
No
Reservation
Not required
Fee
Free
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed
Kids
Small playground with swings and slide
Hours
7am to sunset
House rules
Alcohol: Not among the parks where Sonoma County Regional Parks bans it (County Code Sec. 20-13 allows it unless a ban is posted); follow any signs. No restrooms.

What the picnic area is like

The smallest park in the county system: a residential pocket park just off Arnold Drive south of Glen Ellen village with picnic tables, a barbecue grill, a patch of lawn and a small playground.

  • Picnic tables
  • BBQ grills
  • Lawn
  • Playground

Good for: Quiet · Budget-friendly · Families

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About Moran Goodman Park

A tiny neighborhood park near Glen Ellen's village and wineries, useful when you want a free table and a grill without a state-park fee. There are no restrooms.

  • Free picnic tables and a barbecue grill
  • Small playground and lawn
  • Minutes from Glen Ellen village
  • No restrooms

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Make a day of it

Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.

  1. Glen Ellen Village Market

    Deli & market · Glen Ellen · about 2.0 mi away

  2. Moran Goodman Park (this park)

    Park · Glen Ellen

  3. Little Vineyards Family Winery

    Winery · Glen Ellen · about 0.7 mi away

Pick up picnic food nearby

More picnic spots nearby

Winery

Little Vineyards Family Winery

Glen Ellen· 0.5 mi

Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredDogs OKVineyard views

A small family winery on Sonoma Highway that openly courts picnickers: reserve a table, bring your own spread and buy wine by the bottle. Laid-back, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

Little Vineyards Family Winery

Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Required
Dogs
Yes
Fee
$20/person

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.7 mi

Details: Little Vineyards Family Winery
Grove of old olive trees on green grass above vineyard rows at B.R. Cohn Winery
Winery

B.R. Cohn Winery

Glen Ellen· 0.8 mi

Buy food on sitePurchase requiredNo reservationDogs OK

Founded by Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn and famous for its olive groves and rock-and-roll history, B.R. Cohn is now part of Adair Family Wines. It welcomes walk-in 'grab and go' picnics with wine and snacks bought on site, but outside food isn't allowed.

B.R. Cohn Winery

Buy food on siteChecked Sep 2026
Own food
no
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
No picnic fee

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.6 mi

Details: B.R. Cohn Winery
Rows of leafy grapevines under a clear blue sky in the estate vineyard at Imagery Estate Winery
Winery

Imagery Estate Winery

Glen Ellen· 1 mi

Bring your own foodPurchase requiredNo reservationDogs OK

An art-driven small-lot winery on Hwy 12 known for its artist-designed labels and on-site gallery, with one of the easiest bring-your-own-picnic setups in Glen Ellen. Weekday picnic tables just need a bottle purchase; weekends add a table fee.

Imagery Estate Winery

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Outside
Fee
not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.2 mi

Details: Imagery Estate Winery
Paved path winding through a grove of oaks, with a picnic table in the distance, at Sonoma Valley Regional Park in winter
Park

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Glen Ellen· 2 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

A shady oak-woodland park on Highway 12 at the edge of Glen Ellen, with a grassy picnic and barbecue area at the entrance and an easy paved trail for an after-lunch stroll. Wine is allowed under county rules, and the off-leash dog park next to the lot makes it one of the valley's best picnic stops for dog owners.

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
$8/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 0.7 mi

Details: Sonoma Valley Regional Park

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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Moran Goodman Park?

Yes — Moran Goodman Park has picnic areas open to the public. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Fee: Free. Wine and other alcohol are allowed (see the rules below).

Can you bring your own food to Moran Goodman Park?

Yes. Outside food is allowed at Moran Goodman Park.

Can you drink wine at Moran Goodman Park?

Yes, alcohol is allowed at Moran Goodman Park. Alcohol: Not among the parks where Sonoma County Regional Parks bans it (County Code Sec. 20-13 allows it unless a ban is posted); follow any signs. No restrooms.

Do you need a reservation to picnic at Moran Goodman Park?

No reservation is needed to use the picnic area.

Is there a fee to picnic at Moran Goodman Park?

Free.

Are dogs allowed at Moran Goodman Park?

Leashed dogs allowed.

Is Moran Goodman Park good for kids?

Small playground with swings and slide.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official Regional Parks page current Sept 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Moran Goodman Park before you go. How we verify.

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