City Of Rohnert Park Holds Ribbon Cutting For Newest Park

ROHNERT PARK, CA — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Saturday for the city of Rohnert Park's newest park: Maurice Fredericks Park.

The ribbon cutting symbolized the official opening of the 5-acre park, city officials said in a news release.

Situated on the southeast corner of the city in the Willowglen development, also known as the W Section, Maurice Fredericks Park features a picnic area, a playground, a dog park, a basketball court, and grass open space.

The park's namesake, Maurice Fredericks, is known as the co-founder of the city of Rohnert Park. Fredericks and co-founder Paul Golis master planned the city after purchasing seed farm land from the Rohnert family. The master plan included a park next to a school in each neighborhood in the city.

"I’m excited to add another park to our community and continue the legacy of Maurice Fredericks. Maurice was a strong advocate for parks in Rohnert Park," said Rohnert Park Mayor Joseph Callinan said. "This is a way to honor his contributions to the quality of life for our residents."

The city reminded residents who visit parks to continue to wear face masks, maintain 6 feet of social distance from other parkgoers and adhere to the current public health guidelines for COVID-19.