Friends of the Napa Open Space District

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Friends of the Napa Open Space District

Friends of the Napa Open Space District is dedicated to sharing the parks and trails of Napa County that are managed by the Napa Open Space District.

In November of 2006 Napa County voters approved Measure I establishing the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District. The District is authorized to plan, improve and operate a system of public parks, trails, outdoor recreational facilities, and outdoor science and conservation education programs, as well as to protect and preserve natural areas, wildlife habitat and other open space resources. Its jurisdiction includes all of Napa County. The District is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are directly elected by the public in each of five wards. Ward boundaries coincide with the County’s Board of Supervisors’ districts. Funding and staffing for the District currently comes from the County of Napa, at the level determined by the County Board of Supervisors. The District is also empowered to obtain grants, accept gifts and collect fees for services provided. Subject to voter approval, the District is authorized to raise revenues through some types of property assessments and taxes. The District has no power to regulate private land use, is subject to all applicable city and county regulations, and may only acquire property from willing sellers.

11/02/2026

OK it’s not quite this cold out, but got us thinking back to our very unusual snowfall in 2023. Such a strange treat to see snow all over the hilltops ringing the valley. This photo was taken near the peak at Suscol Headwaters.

11/01/2026

10/31/2026

Volunteers getting a little out of hand sometimes. . .

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from your spooky parks people!

Photo: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park staff in the holiday spirit.

10/30/2026

Just inching toward the weekend . . . .

10/29/2026

For 20 years, NOSD has cared for the places we manage while helping you .

Learn about some of the ways we manage the land for fire prevention in the October issue of our newsletter, and of course find out about all the exciting things happening and events and activities you can join in.

Link to the October NOSD newsletter: https://conta.cc/48nypRU

If you'd like to receive our newsletter in your inbox, sign up at www.napaoutdoors.org.

10/29/2026

The variety of outdoor places we get to experience locally is amazing, each with its own different features and feel. We'll keep working on getting more and more of these special places accessible to everyone.

10/28/2026

Twenty years of protecting natural open spaces and getting them opened up for us all to experience and enjoy.

10/28/2026

"I’ve Traveled the Golden State for 20+ Years—This Is the Best State Park in Northern California"
Quite the headline and great article in Travel and Leisure about our very own Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. We tend to agree that while there are many awesome State Parks in our golden state, Bothe has something special.

That special quality is why the Napa Open Space District stepped up to become the local operator of this park in 2012 when it was going to be shuttered. Keeping this magical place open for everyone to experience and enjoy is such an important thing for our community and for those visiting our home county to experience our natural wonders. It's no small feat for us to manage and operate this park (as well as the Bale Grist Mill & Robert Louis Stevenson State Park), but our NOSD staff cares so deeply about these beautiful historic places that it's a privilege to do so.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/bothe-napa-valley-state-park-guide-12188911

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Napa, CA

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http://www.napaoutdoors.org/

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