Soda Springs Ranch and Open Space Grand Opening

On Saturday June 6, 2026 The City of Cloverdale had a grand opening for the Soda Springs Ranch and Open Space with over 100 attendees sharing the joy. The project was a partnership with the City of Cloverdale, the Lyda family and Ag + Open Space to permanently conserve the 209-acre property directly west of the City of Cloverdale. Soda Springs is another step in conserving our county’s invaluable natural resources, while also creating new opportunities for public recreation. Ag + Open Space purchased the ranch and then immediately transferred ownership to the City of Cloverdale upon closing. We continue to hold a conservation easement with a recreational covenant on the land in perpetuity, ensuring that it will be a natural and recreational resource for generations to come. Located within the Porterfield Creek watershed, portions of the North Branch of Porterfield Creek and other unnamed tributaries to Cloverdale Creek run across the ranch. Home to mountainous climbs, oak woodlands, grasslands, fir forest, and redwood groves, this land is rich in natural resources that help ensure local communities have access to fresh air and clean water. The ranch also serves as a wildlife corridor, providing open space for habitats and migration. Conserving lands directly around urban centers also helps keep our communities resilient in the case of flooding and wildfire, offering critical space to manage vegetation and stage emergency response efforts.

Watch a video from the open day festivities below.