Dogs on Trails

Dogs are permitted on leash only. To wildlife in the wetlands, off-leash dogs are often perceived as predators, causing unintentional wildlife disturbance and habitat damage. Dog owners are required to pick up their pet's waste. Please help protect our wildlife and water quality by utilizing a pet waste bag and disposing of it in the trash.

Trail Clean-up & Restoration Opportunities

Drop in to the City of Watsonville Nature Center anytime during open hours and take part in picking up litter around Ramsay Park or on the adjacent trails. Materials are provided and we can verify volunteer hours for High School Students. You can also join us for one of our Center's community event days listed here:

• World Wetlands Day - February
• National Trails Day - June
• Coastal Clean Up Day - September

Learn While You Walk

Many interpretive trail signs have been installed along the Wetlands of Watsonville. These trail signs teach about the natural and cultural history of our wetlands and address local conservation issues.

Award Winning Trails

In May of 2006, the City of Watsonville received an award from the California Association of Trails for the development of community trails highlighting wetland protection. The trails also received recognition from the California Transportation Foundation, winning the 17th annual 2006 TRANNY award for Pedestrian Bicycle Project of the Year.