Help Build the Mark West Area Community Park
The Park
With your donation (DONATE HERE), this one-acre empty lot in the heart of the Mark West Area, located at 4614 Old Redwood Highway, will once again welcome the laughter of children and gathering of family, friends and neighbors. Reborn as the new Mark West Area Community Park, this open space will become the heart and hub of our community.
Construction starts!
We have begun building our park! First the Saba Foundation playground, fitness station, benches, picnic tables and walkway! See our construction schedule below for more details.
Our rebuild journey…
Tubbs Fire destroys preschool
October 9, 2017
Empty lot for sale
January 2023
Future park coming soon!
2026
Park Construction Update – 2026
Estimated Timeline
February - March
Install ADA pathways around the playground and fitness station
Install playground-grade engineered wood fiber (EWF) mulch around the playground and fitness station
Plant trees
Install irrigation for trees
Finalize installation of electric panel
Finalize installation of the playground
Playground safety inspection by third-party consultant
March - April
PG&E to install electricity via a trench across the parking lot to the shed
Install permanent fencing
Install landscape irrigation
Plant shrubs and other small plants
May – June
Repave parking lot to meet ADA requirements
June – July
County review of ADA and construction permits
Saba Foundation playground construction update videos!
Week 5 Saba Foundation playground construction update - October 31, 2025
Week 3 Saba Foundation playground construction update - October 17, 2025
Week 4 Saba Foundation playground construction update - October 24, 2025
Week 2 Saba Foundation playground construction update - October 10, 2025
Week 1 Saba Foundation playground construction update - September 29, 2025
Fall 2025 Update
On September 25th we started building our park! We are first constructing the Saba Foundation playground and fitness station, then our walkway following picnic tables, benches and a bike rack.
November 2, 2025 - Construction is nearly complete for the Saba Foundation playground. Pictures below!
Our construction crew ready to build our Saba Foundation playground!
Supervisor Gore meets with board members and the construction crew to kick off the Saba Foundation playground build!
Board members meet with the construction team to welcome them to the Mark West Area!
Park design selected!
Below is the official park design selected by the Mark West Area Community Fund Board of Directors after receiving community input. We thank our community for helping design this amazing park. View a PDF version.
Park amenities will include:
“Chief Doug Williams” Gazebo (Funding sponsor needed!)
Children’s playground and swing set (Funding sponsored by the Saba Foundation)
Walkway and fitness equipment (Funding sponsored by the Saba Foundation)
Butterfly garden (Funding sponsor needed)
Drinking fountain and landscape irrigation (Funding sponsored by American Water Foundation)
Picnic tables and benches (Funding sponsored by the Saba Foundation)
ADA parking (Existing parking lot)
Grassy area for picnics and throwing around a football!
How can you help?
Join our growing list of donors! View this link to see who in our community is helping build this park!
We have a wish list of park amenities - your donation could help fund these items to go into our park!
Donate online or mail a check to:
Payable to:
Mark West Area Community Fund
Mailing address:
Mark West Area Community Fund
422 Larkfield Center #103
Santa Rosa, CA
95403
Your donation is tax deductible
The Mark West Area Community Fund is recognized as a non-profit cooperative association under section 501 (c) 3 of the United State Internal Revenue Service tax code. Our tax identification number is 92-2669449. We operate on a fiscal year from January 1 to December 31. Monetary and in-kind donations to the Mark West Area Community Fund are considered to be tax deductible, unless limited by law.
Mark West Area Community Park Location:
4614 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the park open? Our goal is to open the park in 2026; hopefully in July pending construction activities and permit approval.
Will the County be the owners of the park and maintain it? No, this park is not part of Sonoma County Regional Parks. This park is owned by the community, our non-profit!
Who will be the owner of the park and who will pay to maintain it? The Mark West Area Community Fund (a nonprofit) will own and maintain the park. It will be a “private” park for the use of the Mark West Area community.
Will there be bathrooms? There will be no bathrooms.
How do we get ongoing information about the park? There is a way to sign up (subscribe) to a newsletter on the website. See bottom of this page.
What will be the park hours? Sunrise to sunset.
How can I help and is there a place to sign up? Please go to the website and let us know how you would like to help.
Will the park be ADA accessible? Yes. We will seek public and expert input on the best way to accomplish accessibility for all.
Will there be access to the park from the back (MW Estates)? No. Unfortunately, the property on the opposite side of the fence is all private property with no apparent easements.
What donations levels exist to support the park? View our donation page to see the many levels available to financially support the park.
