For safety, the Regional Parks Director has issued an alcohol restriction on the American River from Hazel to Watt Avenues in preparation for a non-permitted event – Raftopia – on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.
The event being advertised for Saturday has a strong focus on alcohol consumption, which contributes greatly to public safety concerns.
As a result of the potential risks to the community including park visitors, rescue personnel and law enforcement, the Director of Regional Parks has issued an alcohol restriction for this Saturday. Violations of the alcohol restriction will be strictly enforced.