The northwest quadrant of Santa Rosa is the area that falls north of Hwy. 12 and west of Hwy. 101. See map This area was once dominated by prune orchards. Now, it is filled with subdivisions. The Northwest section of town is best known for its abundance of sports facilities, such as:
- Finley Park, the Finley Community Center and Finley Aquatic Center, features the city’s largest swim complex and more.
- Redwood Empire Ice Arena (better know as Snoopy’s Home Ice) The skating rink was built by Peanuts creator, and hockey enthusiast, Charles Schulz.
- A Place to Play soccer fields and park
- Sports City Indoor Soccer Centers
- Youth Community Park (Skateboarding Park)
- Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club (private)
- Sports City Indoor Soccer Center
- Redwood Baseball Institute (RBI)
Other points of interest:
- Charles M.Schulz Museum
- Sonoma County Airport along with the Pacific Coast Air Museum
- Fulton area
- Coddingtown Mall
- Empire College
- New College of California
- Piner High School
- Hilliard Comstock Middle School
- Some of the better-known wineries in this area include:
Kendall-Jackson Wine Center ,
Hanna Winery & Vineyards ,
De Loach Vineyards ,
Sunce Winery
Martin Ray Winery
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