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La Cresta Ridge and Ravine as Permanent Open Space will:
- Provide access to the spectacular views that are unique to this ridge—the Petaluma downtown area to the east, and Helen Putnam Regional Park to the west.
- Connect neighborhood communities and link to the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
- Protect important ecological resources:
- Oak woodland
- Seasonal springs
- 1/3 acre of native grasses
- Diverse bird and animal life
- Provide recreational opportunities for adults and children
- Offer an easily accessible “open classroom” where children from nearby schools can learn about nature in nature.
- Provide a continuous pathway from the urban west side to Helen Putnam Park
- Help preserve Petaluma’s rural heritage
- Provide safe walking routes for kids going to and from school in keeping with the Safe Routes to Schools program.
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