Five Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Five Creek |
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Five Creek north of the golf course
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 Location of the mouth of Five Creek in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Sonoma County |
| City | Rohnert Park, California |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Rohnert Park, California |
| River mouth | Laguna de Santa Rosa west of Rohnert Park, California 85 ft (26 m) 38°21′8″N 122°44′24″W / 38.35222°N 122.74000°W |
Five Creek is a stream that flows west through Rohnert Park, California, in the United States. It eventually empties into the Laguna de Santa Rosa. This creek is special because parts of it flow in straight, man-made channels.
Even though it's a small creek, it's considered an important waterway. It could be a home for cool animals like the California red-legged frog and the Western pond turtle. The name "Five Creek" might have come from a mistake. Some old maps show it as "Fire Creek."
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Where Five Creek Flows
The path of Five Creek has changed a lot over time. This is because the city of Rohnert Park has grown around it. Long ago, in 1916, maps showed a creek flowing west. Its starting point was in the Sonoma Mountains. This was just north of Crane Creek.
Starting Point of the Creek
Today, Five Creek starts near Golf Course Drive. It also begins close to Country Club Drive. Its original starting points were moved. Now, that water goes into Crane Creek instead.
Journey Through Rohnert Park
From Golf Course Drive, Five Creek flows northwest. It runs next to Country Club Drive. Then it crosses the local golf course. After that, it appears near Fauna Avenue.
North of the city, the creek turns sharply west. It flows under U.S. Route 101. This happens near the Santa Rosa Avenue exit.
Reaching the Laguna de Santa Rosa
West of U.S. Route 101, the creek turns southwest. It flows under several roads. These include Millbrae Avenue, Whistler Avenue, and Wilfred Avenue. It also goes under Rohnert Park Expressway.
Finally, Five Creek flows into the Laguna de Santa Rosa. This meeting point is just east of Stony Point Road. The Laguna de Santa Rosa is a large wetland area. It is an important habitat for many plants and animals.
