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About Lakeville
Lakeville is a tiny unincorporated community located on Highway 121 in Sonoma County four miles southeast of Petaluma. It is situated near the Petaluma River and the Tolay Lake, from which it gets its name. The historical lake has experienced quite a few alterations at the hands of Lakeville area residents. The first was in 1850 when settlers dynamited its natural dam and drained it so that they could grow crops and graze their animals. After this destruction, the Tolay Lake usually went dry in during summer months. More recently, an earthen causeway was built through the center of the lake, dividing it in two. Sonoma County purchased the lake from the Cardoza family in 2005 for conservation purposes. The area is now known as Tolay Lake Regional Park. Although there is no swimming allowed in the lake, visitors will find some great trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding. The grassy areas around the lake are also perfect picnic spots. Tolay Lake is home to a couple different Golden Eagles, the Western Burrowing Owl and quite a few other birds, which makes it a fun destination for birders.
Lakeville Facts
A stop in Lakeville, in Central Sonoma County, puts visitors close to the waters of the San Pablo Bay, where they can fish, boat, or enjoy viewing birds and wildlife.
Lakeville was once the last stop on the steamship route from San Francisco to Sonoma County. In 1859, a man named William Bihler destroyed Tolay Lake’s natural dam and drained the water in order to plant potatoes and corn. In the 1870s, the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad had a stop in Lakeville.
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The terrain of Lakeville is characterized by the Petaluma River and Tolay Lake.Driving Time/Directions |
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View Location On MapLakeville Zip Code:
94952Lakeville Elevation:
10 feet
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Lakeville is tiny, but its location near the Tolay Lake makes it a good base for birders, outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists visiting the lake. Since the lake is also a sacred Native America site, Lakeville would also be of interest to historians studying the early Californians.Upcoming Events In Lakeville
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Lakeville California Information
Lakeville is a small town located on Highway 121. The closest larger city to this Central Sonoma County town is Petaluma.
Lakeville is also within a short driving distance of the San Pablo Bay, a shallow tidal estuary that forms the northern extension of San Francisco Bay. Because of its close proximity to a large body of water, Lakeville activities might include recreational fishing for sturgeon and bass, boating, and camping by the waters of the Bay. This area is also home to San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, home to many endangered wildlife species including the California brown pelican, California clapper rail, and salt marsh harvest mouse.
The Petaluma River is also close to Lakeville, providing even more opportunities for fun on the water.
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