Sonoma's Larson Park to Reopen After Nearly a Year of Remodeling

The park will feature new pickleball, tennis, baseball, and soccer facilities.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Larson Park in Sonoma, California is set to reopen this month after undergoing nearly a year of renovations. The park will now feature four new pickleball courts, three tennis courts, a baseball field, and a soccer field, as well as updated restrooms, a renovated parking lot, and new playgrounds.

Why it matters

The reopening of Larson Park is significant for the local community, as it provides much-needed recreational facilities and amenities. The new pickleball courts, in particular, are the first and only designated public pickleball courts in Sonoma Valley, catering to the growing popularity of the sport.

The details

The Sonoma County Regional Parks agency oversaw the extensive renovations to Larson Park, which touched nearly every aspect of the park. The updates were necessary to bring the park up to safety and accessibility standards. The new facilities include four pickleball courts, three tennis courts, a baseball field, and a soccer field. Other improvements include accessible restrooms, a renovated parking lot, small group and family picnic sites, and new playgrounds for different age groups.

  • Larson Park closed for renovations in April 2025.
  • The park is scheduled to reopen on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • Some park features, such as the soccer fields, may remain unavailable for a little while longer to allow the newly planted sod to take root.

The players

Sonoma County Regional Parks

The agency that oversaw the renovations and improvements to Larson Park.

Sarah Campbell

The marketing specialist for the Sonoma County Regional Parks agency.

Mo Tengel

An ambassador for the Pickleball Club of Sonoma Valley, which has been using the tennis courts at Maxwell Park as makeshift pickleball courts during the Larson Park closure.

Pickleball Club of Sonoma Valley

A local club with nearly 300 members that has been eagerly awaiting the reopening of Larson Park and its new pickleball courts.

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What they’re saying

“There's very little of the original park that we didn't touch. I think people who are familiar with what it used to look like will be pleasantly surprised when they walk in and see it's a complete renovation of a well-loved park.”

— Sarah Campbell, Marketing Specialist, Sonoma County Regional Parks (sonomanews.com)

“We got a start at Larson Park by getting four (courts) and my hope is that we can elaborate on that and get a few more permanent courts for the pickleball community of Sonoma Valley.”

— Mo Tengel, Ambassador, Pickleball Club of Sonoma Valley (sonomanews.com)

“I'm very excited to get the community together and to get everyone together and celebrate that opening.”

— Mo Tengel, Ambassador, Pickleball Club of Sonoma Valley (sonomanews.com)

What’s next

The Sonoma County Regional Parks agency has stated that while the overall park is scheduled to reopen on February 13, 2026, some features like the soccer fields may remain unavailable for a little while longer to allow the newly planted sod to take root.

The takeaway

The extensive renovations to Larson Park demonstrate the community's commitment to providing high-quality recreational facilities and amenities. The new pickleball courts, in particular, cater to the growing popularity of the sport and will likely be a welcome addition for the local pickleball community.