Tooby Memorial Park river beach
A community-park picnic and playground area fronting a public river beach on the South Fork.
Also known as: Tooby Park
Selected place
Can I swim now?
Tooby Memorial Park river beachSouth Fork Eel River
This is not an all-clear. Check the current statewide reports map and signs at the site.
Site-specific result not listed in the current FHABS exportCalifornia HAB reports map ↗Practical algae information
Harmful algal mats can occur in clear water and reports are not comprehensive. Avoid visible mats or discolored, stagnant water; keep children and pets away from affected water. Only testing can determine whether toxins are present.
California toxic algal mat guidance ↗Weather
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Flow measures how much water passes the gauge. Gauge height is measured from a fixed reference; it is not the depth at your swimming spot.
Access
Public access documentedUse the signed Tooby Memorial Park entrance on the north side of Sprowel Creek Road, just past the main community-park entrance.- Parking
- Use the signed Tooby Memorial Park entrance on the north side of Sprowel Creek Road, just past the main community-park entrance.
- Restrictions
- Dogs must be on leash. Larger organized events may require arrangements with the park.
- Facilities
- Parking, Picnic area, Playground
Sources and verification
Manager: Southern Humboldt Community Park. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.
- Tooby Memorial Park ↗ checked 2026-09-08
- Community Park map and directions ↗ checked 2026-09-08