Parks and Recreation

Memorial Day Weekend Park Safety Tips and Reminders

May 21, 2025

Memorial Day weekend is within reach which means that the beginning of the summer recreation season is finally here! ...

We’ve Got Ewe-nique Fire Fuel Reduction Techniques

May 06, 2025

Have you herd the good news? Our four-legged firefighters are arriving soon, and they’re ready to bleat back wildfire risks! ...

Update on Sailor Bar "Gravel Road A"

March 06, 2025

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary ADA Improvements...

Celebrating Rec Therapy Month & Our TRS Staff

February 25, 2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sacramento County’s Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division, making February...

Events In Discovery Park Benefit Local Economy

November 20, 2024

​October was a busy month for Discovery Park, with a series of high-profile events that brought thousands of visitors and generated significant economic benefit...

Labor Day Weekend Park Safety Tips & Reminders

August 29, 2024

​​​​Labor Day Weekend is within reach and Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks​ is encouraging visitors to stay safe while having fun in its parks and on the river....

Explore County Parks With Agents of Discovery

August 22, 2024

gents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks​, Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park... ...

County Podcast Features Regional Parks Director

July 23, 2024

Sacramento County’s newest podcast features Regional Parks Director Liz Bellas in “County Conversations: Sac County Podcast.”In this month’s conversation, ...

Memorial Day Weekend Park Safety Tips & Reminders

May 22, 2024

Memorial Day weekend is just days away, and the beginning of the summer recreation season is here! The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks...

Baa-aad News for Fire Fuels

April 18, 2024

​We’ve goat some exciting news for ewe (ok, no more puns)! The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks​ is gearing up for its multi-pronged efforts to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife habitats and protect our natural resources and the neighborhoods adjacent to the parks...

Recreation Therapy Changes Lives in SacCounty

February 20, 2024

​For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities and a sense of community may not be easy to come by. That's where the Therapeutic Recreation...

Discovery Park Closes Ahead of Rising River Levels

February 02, 2024

​The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks will close Discovery Park beginning Sunday, Feb. 4 ahead of anticipated flooding to the park caused by...

SacCounty Charger Joins Sac Sports Hall of Fame

February 01, 2024

​​This weekend a very special athlete will be inducted into the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame as the 2024 Special Olympics Inductee, and that athlete is none...

Labor Day Weekend Park Safety Tips & Reminders

August 31, 2023

The final holiday weekend of the summer is upon us, and Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks...

Celebrate World Ranger Day This July 31

July 26, 2023

World Ranger Day is celebrated every year on July 31 as a way to pause and reflect on the courage and sacrifice that Rangers make, honor fallen Rangers and sta...

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month

July 18, 2023

​​Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities...

SacCounty Chargers Celebrate 40 Years

June 06, 2023

The Sacramento County Chargers have been helping participants reach their athletic potential, make lifelong friendships, undergo new experiences and learn new...

Memorial Day Weekend Park Safety Tips & Reminders

May 25, 2023

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and the beginning of the summer recreation season is here! Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks would like ...

Avoid the River – It’s Running Too Fast and Cold!

May 18, 2023

​​​UPDATE: May 22, 2023​Flows from Folsom Lake into the American River have increased to 15,000 cubic feet per second. Please continue to stay off the ...

The Goats Are Back (& Other Fire Prevention News)

May 09, 2023

We’ve goat some exciting news! The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has initiated its multi-pronged plan to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife...

Ranger Adopts Pup Following A Routine Traffic Stop

May 04, 2023

​​The Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers are the law enforcement division of Regional Parks, and while their days are typically spent engaging...

County Parks Status Update Ahead of Upcoming Storm

March 08, 2023

UPDATE: March 10, 2023Due to lower than expected release from the Nimbus Dam, we will no longer be lowering the railings at the PCA bridge at Sunrise River...

Portion of Dry Creek Parkway Trail Renamed

March 02, 2023

With the blessing of the Board of Supervisors at its Feb. 28 meeting, a portion of the Dry Creek Parkway will be renamed in honor of Robert (Bob) Bastian...

Board Approves American River NRMP

March 01, 2023

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to approve the American River Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP)...

New Signage in Specific Areas Along Parkway

February 22, 2023

The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks Maintenance Division will begin posting new "Welcome to the American River Parkway"...

Celebrate Recreation Therapy Month with TRS

February 16, 2023

For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities and a sense of community may not be easy to come by...

All County Parks to Close Due to Expected Winds

January 13, 2023

UPDATE: Jan. 24, 2023​Watt Ave Access, Gibson Ranch and Cherry Island ​Sports Park have all re-opened. UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2023​The Dry Creek...