Parks & Facilities Directory

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City of Novato's Parks and Facilities Directory

Whether you are a first time visitor or a regular guest, we hope that you enjoy the many parks and facilities that the City of Novato's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has to offer. From Pioneer Park picnic tables and Bay Trail walkways to bocce ball courts and soccer fields, we have a wide variety of parks and facilities that are available for you to enjoy. 

Parks & Facilities Reservations:

  • Please visit the Parks & Facilities Reservations page to learn more about the many parks and facilities that are available to rent. This includes parks/picnic areas, indoor facilities, and athletic facilities.

Parks & Facilities Related Concerns:

  • The City of Novato Public Works Department maintains parks and facilities. Submit an online service request to report parks or median issues, potholes, traffic signal problems, graffiti and other non-emergency repair needs. 
  • Emergencies and safety related concerns should be directed to the Novato Police Department. If you see something, say something. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1. For 24/7 Non-Emergency Dispatch please call 415-897-4361. Thank you for keeping our parks safe for all! 

South Hamilton Park, is a seven-acre sanctuary replete with families and kids. It holds a flat, grassy area for soccer, the Dunphy Little League baseball field, colorful play structures and contains the San Francisco Bay Trail trailhead and parking lot, that leads to the Hamilton Wetlands. The park is downhill from the Hamilton Pool, a popular community pool, with picnic areas, water spray features, and a water slide, great for young children.

The group picnic area seats up to 32 people.

Take a virtual tour of South Hamilton Park on our Instagram reel and see all the incredible features this park has to offer! 📲

Want to book this park? We recommend submitting a rental inquiry (picnic or athletic facility) first to receive availability details and suitability feedback within 4 business days before formally applying.

While the inquiry will NOT reserve the space, it allows us to provide helpful preliminary guidance to inform your decision on whether to proceed with a full permit application.

  • Hours:  8:00 AM - Dusk
  • Facility Features:
    • Playground
    • Restrooms (portable toilets)
    • Covered BBQ picnic area (seats 32)
    • Water fountains
    • Multi-use grass area
    • Close proximity to Bay Trail for walking or biking

Click here to view a site map of the park.

Park Permit Policy

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If you have questions regarding park or facility rentals, please contact us at 415-899-8290 or novatofun@novato.org.

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