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Schools
Old Adobe School District
The Old Adobe School District has five elementary schools with approximately 2,000 students. For more information phone: (707) 765-4321
http://www.oldadobe.org
Petaluma School District
The junior high schools and high schools in Petaluma are within The Petaluma School District. A brand new Kenilworth Junior High School campus, located at the north end of Petaluma within convenient school-district operated bus service is now open for the 2005-2006 school year.Casa Grande High School is located within one mile of the Southgate community.
(707) 778-4604
http://www.petalumacityschools.org
Santa Rosa Junior College – Petaluma Campus
SRJC began offering evening classes in Petaluma in 1964, and in the early 1970s held classes in leased spaces throughout the city. In 1985, the Board of Trustees purchased a 40-acre site in east Petaluma. The Petaluma Center officially became a campus in April 1999. Today, over 6000 students enroll in classes each semester at the SRJC Petaluma Campus, and the second phase of construction to expand the Petaluma Campus to a 12,000-student capacity is now underway. The beautiful contemporary adobe style buildings with red tile roofs and clock tower with Westminster chimes reflect the Spanish history of the area.
Phone: (707) 778-3801
http://www.santarosa.edu/about_srjc/campuses_centers
Shopping
There are an abundant number of neighborhood shopping choices located within a short drive of Southgate.
- Washington Square Shopping Center: Anchored by Mervyn's and Safeway and many other fine shops services and restaurants. N. McDowell Blvd and East Washington
- Petaluma Plaza and Plaza North Shopping Centers: Ross, Trader Joe's, JC Penney, Kmart, Big 5, Longs, Starbucks and many other fine shops services and restaurants. N. McDowell Blvd and East Washington
- Village Premium Outlet Stores: 60 outlet stores featuring name brands at discounted prices. Located at 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North. www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=24
- Historic Downtown Petaluma
Historic Downtown Petaluma's historic district was the backdrop for the timeless movie “American Graffiti”. Experience the charm of shopping in a unique area full of original iron front buildings, with history on every corner, and friendly hometown merchants ready to satisfy your every need. Here you will experience the vibrancy of a thriving downtown in a picturesque setting where shopping is a delight. Stay at one of the several hotels or bed & breakfasts in and around town. Enjoy a movie, live music, dance, or play pool at a nightspot. Stroll down Kentucky Street and sample a variety of goods and services from around the world. Wander along Western Avenue and purchase art, jewelry, and clothing produced by some of the fine artisans in the country. Enjoy our bookstores with collections from rare editions to the latest best seller. Stop for lunch in one of our award-winning restaurants or relax over coffee at a waterfront café. http://www.petalumadowntown.com
Parks and Recreation
For a list of City parks visit:
http://cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/parkinfo.html
For a copy of the 2004 Parks and Recreation Brochure
http://cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/brochure.html
Adobe Creek Golf Club: Just off the street from Southgate, you’ll discover a highly rated championship golf course carefully etched into Sonoma County’s beautiful landscape. Adobe Creek Golf Club is another triumphant design by the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr. This 18-hole links-style course will awaken all of your competitive instincts with long, contoured fairways, bent grass greens and four sets of tees. The 5,743 yard forward tees are rated at 69.4/120. the 6,886 yard back tees, rated at 73.8/131, prove to be a stern test of golf for the low, single-digit handicap player.
http://www.adobecreek.com
Rooster Run Golf Club: Located in the heart of Petaluma this Championship 18-hole course is proud to be rated as one of the best golfing values in Northern California. Surrounded by scenic vineyards and farmland Rooster Run provides the perfect setting for golf as well as any special occasion. The varying tee options encourage players of all abilities to have an enjoyable experience. 2301 E. Washington Street
http://www.roosterrun.com
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