About

Sequoia Park Flower Garden is located next door to the Sequoia Park Zoo in the city of Eureka. Both locals and tourists enjoy the 67 acre facility and all its features. It's a wonderful spot to play outside with your kids!

Location & Parking

Due to the large property and its proximity to the popular zoo, it's quite easy to locate the Sequoia Park Garden. If you're staying in Arcata, it will be just about a 15 minute drive. From Trinidad, it will be a 25-30 minute drive.

As for parking, there are plenty of parkings along the street. Though, some areas are restricted to park in, so be sure to check the signs nearby. There are also designated Garden parking lots surrounding different parts of the garden. So, you should be able to find a spot with ease.

What's in Sequoia Park Flower Garden:

Walking & Biking trails through the Redwood Forest
2 Creeks with a Duck Pond
2 Playgrounds
Open Turf Grass Field
Picnic Tables & Area
Restrooms
Gazebo, Seating Area, & Wishing Well
Beautiful Flowers in the Garden
Wheelchair & Stroller Accessible Trails (2 - the Sequoia Creek Trail and the Old Maintenance Road)

The garden is a beautiful place to visit whether for exercise, outdoor fun, or play time with the little ones! It offers a serene environment surrounded by the Redwood Forest and high-traffic trails. Further, the trails within this park offer an alternative to the Redwood Sky Walk experience inside the zoo if you don't prefer heights.

Renting the Park for Events

Within Sequoia Park Garden, these are the locations eligible to rent: Duck Pond Picnic Area, Field, Gazebo, Group Picnic Area, & Windstorm Meadow.

If you're interested in renting the park or areas of it for events, contact the Eureka City Parks office. They require that all reservations be made at least 2 weeks in advance of the date of use. In addition, depending on the event, liability insurance may be required.

Steps to Renting the Garden:

Visit the Eureka City Parks Website and find the City Parks page.

Download the Rental Fees packet for information on pricing.

To submit your rental request, click their submission link.

Choose "Park Rentals" under the "Facility Booking" category.

Select your desired location and fill out all additional info.

You may have to call their offices to reserve, depending on the location.

Local Tips

Next door to the Sequoia Park Zoo.
Maintained by Eureka City Parks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to the Redwood Coast?

By air: The closest airport to McKinleyville, Eureka, and Arcata is the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV). Also known as the Eureka/Arcata airport, ACV is located in McKinleyville and serviced by United and Avelo airlines, providing direct connections to/from several hubs.

The closest major international airports to the Redwood Coast are located in San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento at about 5½ driving distance each.

By car: As a key drive-to destination, traveling along California or Oregon’s west coast provides spectacular scenery for the journey. Linking to Coastal Highway 101 from San Francisco and Sacramento is about a 5-hour drive to Eureka. For those driving southbound on Highway 101 from Oregon, it is about a 2-hour drive to Trinidad just north of Eureka.

When is the best time of year to visit the Redwood Coast?

Both the Redwoods National and State Park and Humboldt Redwoods State Park are open throughout the year, closing only for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Winter Hours also frequently include closures mid-week, while parks are open daily from late spring through fall. Each season offers its own feel for the Redwoods, though some like to plan around the rainier season from late October through April.

Where is McKinleyville located and how far is it to the Redwood National and State Parks?

McKinleyville is a coastal community on Highway 101 situated between the redwoods and the ocean, making it an ideal base camp for adventure on California’s North Coast. The Redwood National and State Parks are located about half an hour north of McKinleyville, with the southern gateway to the parks found in the town of Orick on Highway 101.

Sequoia Park Flower Garden

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