California State Parks: Lachryma Montis (Sonoma)

View of General Vallejo's home, Lachryma Montis

This was an amazing 2-1/2 mile walk with Steve, Demi and Brix. What made it so unusual was that within less than a mile we passed through five public parks.

We were walking the dogs along a bike path that extends from Rte. 12 in Sonoma and ends at the Sebastiani Winery. We turned off at Second Street East, a few blocks before the end and wrapped around to West Spain Street.

• We first passed Olsen Park, a small neighborhood park with a basketball court. 
• Then we walked on the path that dissects this field. It's part of the California State Park system with General Vallejo's home at the far end of the photo. 
• A short walk further and we were walking through Depot Park, owned by the City of Sonoma. 
• On West Spain Street we walked past the Barracks and Toscano Hotel (California State Parks) and 
• Sonoma Plaza (City of Sonoma).  

How many people in this country can take such a short walk and trek through so many open spaces? We are fortunate, indeed.