Friends of the Napa Open Space District

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 resour

ces. 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.

Coming up tomorrow! Join us at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for another Art in the Park event!
06/12/2026

Coming up tomorrow! Join us at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for another Art in the Park event!

We must be approaching sssssummertime. All this warm weather has our trailmates out and about soaking up the sunshine la...
06/08/2026

We must be approaching sssssummertime.
All this warm weather has our trailmates out and about soaking up the sunshine lately. Watch your feet!

Today is National Trails Day, a day to celebrate the huge variety of trails and outdoor experiences we all share! It’s a...
06/06/2026

Today is National Trails Day, a day to celebrate the huge variety of trails and outdoor experiences we all share! It’s also a good excuse to on your favorite trail to commemorate the day!

Thanks to St Helena Cyclery and Danish for some photos to share.


Last summer we opened up our Junior Ranger program for one day to The Adults, and they, and we, had so much fun that we ...
05/30/2026

Last summer we opened up our Junior Ranger program for one day to The Adults, and they, and we, had so much fun that we plan to do it again. So, if you’re tired of all the adulting in your life, join us for a hike and some creek exploration that might just make you feel like you’re six or seven years old again.

This hike is designed for little legs so it’s an easy stroll with plenty of time at Ritchey Creek to learn more about the natural world. We’ve advertised it enough for you to know we aren’t kidding and are in fact serious about this *adults only* event.

If all that sounds good, come join us for the activities, say the pledge, and earn your young at heart badge.

RSVP at: NapaOutdoors.org/3rdSaturdayHikes

Just inching along.
05/28/2026

Just inching along.

Our wild neighbors are out and about this spring on the trail!Our game cameras on Mt Veeder picked up some excellent sho...
05/27/2026

Our wild neighbors are out and about this spring on the trail!

Our game cameras on Mt Veeder picked up some excellent shots of the neighborhood’s felines out for a hike as well as a parade of other neighbors. Like many NOSD parks and properties, this one serves an important function as part of a wildlife corridor on Mt Veeder, letting wildlife travel freely.

Happy Memorial Day!A long weekend with nice weather is the perfect excuse to . Veterans and active duty military can re...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

A long weekend with nice weather is the perfect excuse to . Veterans and active duty military can receive free entry at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park today.

We’re rapidly coming up on summer very soon, so enjoy the spring greenery while it lasts!There are still 4 weeks left on...
05/23/2026

We’re rapidly coming up on summer very soon, so enjoy the spring greenery while it lasts!

There are still 4 weeks left on the Spring Trails Challenge, so if you’re working your way through your list, you have plenty of time to wrap it all up. If you’re interested in starting from scratch, there’s still time for that too!

Get all the details at NapaOutdoors.org/STC2026/

To honor military veterans and active duty servicemembers, NOSD is offering free day use at the Napa County State Parks ...
05/21/2026

To honor military veterans and active duty servicemembers, NOSD is offering free day use at the Napa County State Parks over the weekend.

Active duty servicemembers and veterans will receive free entry at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Saturday 5/23-Monday 5/25 & the Bale Grist Mill Saturday 5/23-Sunday 5/24. It’s a great weekend to !

A little quietude among the madrones.
05/19/2026

A little quietude among the madrones.

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