Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day on June 10

Published on May 30, 2023
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Gather your family and friends and celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10! Sacramento County Regional Parks is excited to partner with several local businesses and nonprofits to promote this special day.

“We recognize the Regional Parks system and our stakeholder partners play a key role in providing facilities and programs that positively influence the health of the region and contribute to the Department's goal of advancing health equity within Regional Parks," said Liz Bellas, Director of Regional Parks. “This year, we are hosting several events of our own, including our first ever Run With the Goats event, and partnering with several incredible organizations."

For Family Health & Fitness Day 2023, Regional Parks is pleased to share these programs and “parknership events" for the community to enjoy.

  • Run With the Goats
    • Join Sacramento County Regional Parks staff at Cherry Island Sports Complex (2429 U Street, Elverta, CA) to see our chomping crew in action, learn more about the 2023 Fire Fuel Reduction Program, and follow the goats as they transition from one location over the Dry Creek Parkway Trail Bridge to their next pit stop on the Parkway!
    • 9 a.m. - noon
    • Free event, free parking
  • Family Fun at Cherry Island Golf Course
    • Join the crew at Cherry Island Golf Course (2360 Elverta Road, Elverta, CA) for a morning of family fun!  Bounce houses, face painting, kids introduction to golf stations and more!
    • 9 a.m. - noon
    • Free event, free parking
  • Water Lantern Festival at Gibson Ranch
  • “Night of the Revving Dead" at Dry Creek Ranch House
    • Join Alley Cats Car Club at the Dry Creek Ranch House (6852 Dry Creek Road, Rio Linda, CA) for the “Night of the Revving Dead" car show, music and family fun.
    • Noon – 8 p.m.
    • Free event for spectators
    • $10 per vehicle parking fee
  • Volunteer Workday at the Sacramento Valley Conservancy 
    • Roll up your sleeves and make some new friends as we give Camp Pollock (1501 Northgate Blvd., Sacramento, CA) a little love. Tasks vary depending on property needs and may include planting, weeding, painting, digging, fence building, raking, building maintenance and native plant propagation. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
    • 8 a.m. – noon.  
    • Free event, free parking
  • Raft Down the American River
    • Join American River Raft Rentals and Sacramento County Regional Parks for a day of Fun In The Sun while surrounded by an abundance of nature. Experience the gem of Sacramento on a relaxing 6-mile float within our treasured parkway. All participants will receive a coupon for 25% off their next raft rental, and one lucky group wearing their life jackets will win one free 12-person raft rental! 
    • Raft Rental Rates Apply
    • $6 per vehicle entry fee at America​n River Parkway entrances
  • Education Center Open House at Sacramento Splash
    • The Splash Education Center (4426 Excelsior Road, Mather, CA) will be open for folks to drop in and discover the magic that thousands of students per year experience when they visit Splash on their school field trips. 
    • 9 a.m. – noon
    • Free event, free parking
  • Morning Bird Walk at Mather Lake With Sacramento Splash
    • Sacramento Splash is offering a free morning bird walk around Mather Lake (4103 Zinfandel Road, Mather, CA).
    • 9 – 10:30 a.m.
    • $6 per vehicle entry fee
  • Yoga on the Farm at American River Ranch
    • Hosted by Soil Born Farms, this 60-minute class at American River Ranch (2140 Chase Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA) includes breath work and intentional movement and is open to all levels. Advance registration and payment required. Bring your own mat and water bottle.
    • 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
    • Free parking
  • Farm Stand Open at Soil Born Farms
    • Buy farm fresh organic produce, learn more about American River Ranch (2140 Chase Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA), classes and volunteering opportunities.
    • 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Free parking
  • Hang Out With the American River Bike Patrol
    • Join members of the volunteer Bike Patrol at an Information, Hydration and Bike Mechanical Station, and take a tour along the American River Parkway trail. Meet at William B. Pond Park. 
    • Free event
    • $6 per vehicle entry fee at American River Parkway entrances
  • Sensational Snakes at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
    • Meet a resident snake up close and discover how these reptiles use their senses to survive. Enjoy a short stroll with a naturalist and learn how to be safe when viewing the reptiles who dwell in the Nature Preserve. This program includes a presentation and a hike.
    • 10:30 a.m.
    • Free event, donations accepted
    • $6 per vehicle entry fee
  • Docent Lead Walk At the Cosumnes River Preserve
    • Join Cosumnes River Preserve docents on a guided hike along the River Walk Trail! This hike will take you back to the days when the Plains Miwok once inhabited the Cosumnes River's surrounding landscape.
    • Free event, free parking, pre-registration required.

To learn more about Family Health and Fitness Day and how parks help keep our communities and families healthy and active, visit the Regional Parks website

Contact Information

​Ken Casparis

Sacramento County Public Information Office, 916-874-1319