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Rohnert Park is a city of about 44,000 people in Sonoma County, about 50 miles north of San Francisco along Highway 101. It was developed in the 1950s on the former Rohnert family seed farm and became one of California's early master-planned cities, organized around neighborhoods each with its own park and school.
Today the city is best known as the home of Sonoma State University and its Green Music Center, whose Weill Hall hosts world-class classical, jazz and popular performers. Graton Resort and Casino, opened in 2013 by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, is one of the largest casino resorts in Northern California.
Rohnert Park also makes a practical, more affordable base for exploring Sonoma County wine country, with Santa Rosa just to the north and Petaluma to the south. Crane Creek Regional Park offers hiking in the foothills of Sonoma Mountain, and SMART trains connect the city with Marin County and the ferry to San Francisco.
Sonoma State University's acclaimed performing arts center is built around Weill Hall, a wood-lined concert hall whose rear wall can open to a lawn for outdoor seating. It hosts orchestras, jazz greats and popular acts throughout the year. Lawn tickets are cheaper; bring a blanket and a picnic.
The campus of this California State University branch has landscaped grounds, a lake and walking paths, plus the Green Music Center and a university art gallery with changing exhibitions. It is pleasant for a stroll before a concert. Visitor parking requires a permit from the pay stations on campus.
Owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, this resort just off Highway 101 has a large gaming floor, a hotel, a spa, a food court and several restaurants and bars. It is open around the clock and visitors must be 21 or older for the casino. Parking is free in the large garages.
Part of the SOMO Village development on the south side of Rohnert Park, this event center hosts outdoor concerts, festivals and community events, especially in summer and fall. Shows range from tribute bands to big-name touring acts. Check the event calendar, bring layers for cool evenings and arrive early.
This Sonoma County regional park sits in the rolling foothills of Sonoma Mountain east of the city, with trails through oak woodland and grassland along Crane Creek. Wildflowers are lovely in spring. It has picnic tables and restrooms; a day-use parking fee applies, and summer afternoons can be hot.
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit trains stop at this station near the city center, offering a relaxed ride north to Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Airport or south through Petaluma and Marin County to Larkspur, where ferries cross to San Francisco. Pay with a Clipper card or the SMART app and check the schedule first.
Rohnert Park's annual Founders' Day celebration brings a parade, a festival with food vendors, games, music and community booths, and family activities that celebrate the city's history as a planned community. It is a free, friendly local event. Check the city's calendar for the date and parade route.
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