Free Range Program - City of Petaluma

In response to COVID-era restrictions on indoor dining, the city launched a pilot program called Free Range, which provided a way to support our local restaurants and patrons. Not only did it provide a way for our community to connect through food, but also helped restaurants stay in business. To create these spaces, the city repurposed public parking spaces into places for our community to gather.

The city is considering an expansion of the pilot Free Range program with a concept called Parklets, which converts parking spaces into places for people to meet and enjoy our community. Parklets create fun, safe, and thriving public spaces that benefit our entire community and we want to hear from you! The goals of the program are as follows:

Expand public spaces and places for community
Activate downtown
Promote active transportation by cultivating a comfortable and sustainable environment
Provide family-friendly social spaces
Increase foot traffic in downtown
Beautify Downtown

Please take our survey to provide your input on expanding the city’s Free Range Program. Complete the survey below, or by clicking HERE. The survey will close on April 22, 2024.

*Completa nuestra encuesta y comparte tu opinión sobre la expansión del programa de la Ciudad "Free Range". Responde a esta encuesta en español haciendo clic en el botón del idioma español en la esquina superior derecha de la encuesta a continuación, o haciendo clic AQUÍ. La encuesta cerrará el 22 de abril de 2024.*

For info about the program development process, contact Gillian King-Bailey, Senior Management Analyst, by email at [email protected].