Lagoon Valley Park

Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville, California is a perfect place for families to spend time together. Lagoon Valley has over 80 acres of meadows and wetlands that are home to many different species of plants and animals including deer, coyotes, quail, foxes, rabbits, beavers, and more! Lagoon Valley was originally designed as an agricultural preserve but the need for parks grew quickly in the area due to population growth. Lagoon Valley's popularity has grown even more recently with its designation as an Urban Wildlife Sanctuary by the National Audubon Society. Lagoon Valley has a number of short and easy trails that are family-friendly. Lagoon Valley's meadows, wetlands, and forests serve as an environmental education center for both children and adults alike to enjoy!

Lagoon Valley Park: Nature's Playground

Lagoon Lake is the perfect spot for water lovers. With over 100 acres of lagoons to explore, you'll be able to enjoy fishing or just sitting on one side and watching all those little fish swim by! There's also easy access from several hiking trails that lead into open space where visitors may find themselves close friends with nature while they take in an awe-inspiring view--perfect if your company picnic was too much work last time around but this year promises better weather (and hopefully fewer bugs). Catch some rays under a tree near Hospice Groves; rest before tackling another round with Rotary Grove's disc golf course, or learn something new about Lagoon Valley's unique ecosystem with help from the docents at Lagoon Interpretive Center.

History

Lagoon Valley is a hidden gem of nature located in Vacaville, California. The parkland was acquired by the City early 1970s but developed under an agreement between Solano County and its residents to take responsibility for operating this area from them which occurred in 1994 after transferring ownership due to Lagoon's importance as a part-native American heritage site since prehistory with many Native American artifacts found here along with pioneer history including those prominent Vaca/Pena families settling what would become Sacramento Valley Region - home not only for present-day wildlife refuge but also past farms where agriculture thrived until land prices increased making Agriculture no longer sustainable so people began leaving cities again towards Bay Area looking further up.

For the last century, Solano County has been considered to be Bay Area territory. However, it's not surprising that this fertile land was home for ranching and farming - considering how much more recently people have started development south of Lagoon Valley Park (which is part of what makes up Sacramento valley). But dedicated citizens with an appreciation for nature make efforts every day to preserve these natural landscapes so future generations can enjoy them too!

Trails that Lagoon Valley offers:

• Lagoon Interpretive Center Trail (ADA) - 0.15 miles long - Easy Walk, mostly paved with slight elevation gain/losses making it an easy hike for those trying to get back into the habit and don't want a challenge or just out walking their dog around the park.

• Lagoon Valley Trail (Stroller Friendly) - 0.30 miles long - Easy walk/hike, mostly paved with some gravel areas making it stroller friendly for parents and children of all ages wanting to take a short hike on Lagoon's trails.

• Rotary Grove Loop Trail (ADA) - 0.45 miles long - Easy/Moderate hike, mostly paved with a few gravel areas making it stroller friendly for parents and children. Lagoon's most popular trail by far is Rotary Grove Loop Trail which loops around Lagoon Valley Lake providing the best views of Lagoon from all angles as well as easy access to both Rotary Groves, Lagoon Interpretive Center, and Lagoon Valley's most popular trail by far is Rotary Grove Loop Trail which loops around Lagoon Valley Lake providing the best views of Lagoon from all angles as well as easy access to both Rotary Groves, Lagoon Interpretive Center,

• Lagoon View Trail (Stroller Friendly) - 0.60 miles long - Easy/Moderate hike, mostly dirt with some gravel areas making it stroller friendly for parents and children of all ages wanting to take a short hike on Lagoon's trails.

• Lagoon Ridge Trail (Stroller Friendly) - 0.75 miles long - Moderate Walk/Hike, mostly dirt with some gravel areas making it stroller friendly for parents and children of all ages wanting to take a short hike on Lagoon's trails.

• Lagoon Ridge Loop Trail (ADA) - 0.75 miles long - Moderate Walk/Hike, mostly dirt with some gravel areas making it accessible for those using wheelchairs or walking with canes as well as stroller friendly for parents and children of all ages wanting to take a short hike on Lagoon's trails.

Vacaville, California is blessed with some of the area’s most amazing, must-see hiking trails. Here’s a list of some of our favorites:

• Browns Valley Open Space Preserve

• Peña Adobe Regional Park

• Lagoon Valley Park

• Drakes Point

• Patwin Park

• Jack Hume Grove

• Alamo Creek Park

• Al Patch Park

• Hilborn Open Space Preserve Hiking Trailhead

All of these wonderful hiking trails are located just a short distance from our historic location at 1669 East Monte Vista Avenue in Vacaville! Stop by for a visit anytime!