Labor Day Weekend is within reach and Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks is encouraging visitors to stay safe while having fun in i...
Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks, Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Ben...
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 is just days away, and the beginning of the summer recreation season is here! The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks would li...
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 re...
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...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks will close Discovery Park beginning Sunday, Feb. 4 ahead of anticipated flooding to the park caused by risin...
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 o...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its December 12 meeting, approved the 2024 Department of Regional Parks Fee Schedule. The updat...
Visitors to Sacramento County's Regional Parks now have a new way to explore County parks and access information about our parks and trails, right from their ...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is excited to announce its Dry Creek Parkway Trail project! This project is made possible thanks to a recom...
In an effort to better serve all the residents in our diverse region, the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has put out an equity survey, and resi...
Regional Parks is recognizing and celebrating National Public Lands Day by offering free day-use entry into the American River Parkway, Gibson Ranch and the Sa...
The Department of Regional Parks is in the process of updating its Fee Schedule, which establishes fees for park entry and facility use and describes fee polic...
The final holiday weekend of the summer is upon us, and Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks is encouraging visitors to stay safe while ha...
August is National Golf Month, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has three championship golf courses for residents and visi...
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...
Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities throug...
The Sacramento County Chargers have been helping participants reach their athletic potential, make lifelong friendships, undergo new experiences and learn new s...
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 ...
UPDATE: May 22, 2023Flows from Folsom Lake into the American River have increased to 15,000 cubic feet per second. Please continue to stay off the ...
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 habi...
The Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers are the law enforcement division of Regional Parks, and while their days are typically spent engaging with p...
With temperatures on the rise this weekend, swimming in the American River may sound like a great way to beat the heat, but, with the snowmelt causing the river...
UPDATE: March 14, 2023Due to the strong, persistent wind, Regional Parks is keeping all parks within its system closed for the rest of the ...
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 Rive...
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.Mr. Ba...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to approve the American River Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP).The goal of the NR...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks Maintenance Division will begin posting new "Welcome to the American River Parkway" and/or "Do...
For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities and a sense of community may not be easy to come by. That's where the Therapeutic Recrea...
UPDATE: Jan. 24, 2023Watt Ave Access, Gibson Ranch and Cherry Island Sports Park have all re-opened. UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2023The Dry Cree...
UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2023All Parks within the Regional Parks system will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 12, with the exception of: Discovery ParkHo...
UPDATE: Jan. 6, 2023The PCA Bridge crossing at Lower Sunrise to Sacramento Bar is now CLOSED. In addition to the six parks that remai...
Due to projected rains, the Sacramento and American Rivers are expected to run higher and faster than normal. The Sacramento County Department of Regional Par...
Sandhill Cranes have traveled south to California for the winter, and Sacramento County Regional Parks invites you to head out to the Cosumnes River Preserve...
The Board of Supervisors, at its Nov. 15 meeting, voted to approve a resolution accepting a $290,000 donation from Eppie’s Wellness Foundation to support futu...
The Special Olympics Northern California Fall Games are back, and three Sacramento County Chargers soccer teams will be represented at the tournament this Satur...
If you raised kids who played soccer in the Sacramento area, you’re probably familiar with Cherry Island Sports Complex, formerly known as Cherry Island Soccer...
As Sacramento residents prepare for the final summer holiday of the year, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is encouraging visitors to stay...
August is National Golf Month, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks owns and manages three championship golf courses for residents a...
Our local parks and open spaces are an important part of our community and while the Sacramento County Regional Parks maintenance crews work hard to keep them c...
Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through ...
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to remind visitors about ways to stay safe while e...
WHAT: Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks, in partnership with the Save the American River Association (SARA) and Waste Management, is heading ...
Gather your family and friends and celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day this Saturday, June 11! Sacramento County Regional Parks is excited to partner with s...
Memorial Day is right around the corner which means the beginning of the summer recreation season is upon us. Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks ...
Summer is just around the corner and with the increase in temperatures comes an increase in fire risk. While the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks ...
Parkway visitors have once again noticed a dense fern covering much of the pond at Sailor Bar this year. This floating fern is in the genus Azolla, often called...
Fire season seems to start earlier and earlier, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has already initiated its multi-pronged plan to reduce fi...
Regional Parks is excited to announce that qualifying residents can now receive a Low Income Annual Pass free of charge thanks to a partnership with Danny Wimme...
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 ...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is temporarily closing three boat launches to motorized boat launching along the American River due to low wa...
As Sacramento residents prepare for the final summer holiday of the year, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is encouraging visitors to stay safe...
UPDATE: Feb. 5, 2024Campus Commons Golf Course will be closed at least through December 2024. 9/1/2021 Update: Campus Commons Golf Co...
As the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks maintenance crews wrap up their fire fuel reduction efforts and the goats and sheep finish their grazing,...
This weekend as part of its “Life Looks Good on You” water safety campaign, the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is having a large mural painted o...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks acquired Dillard Ranch in 2018 through a trade agreement with Cosumnes Community Services District, and now t...
Fire season has started early this year, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has a multi-pronged plan to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife h...
Memorial Day is right around the corner which means the beginning of the summer recreation season is upon us. Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks w...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is excited to welcome back youth sports and recreation, and they have multiple locations available to host yo...
Many parkway visitors have noticed a dense fern covering much of the pond at Sailor Bar this year. This floating fern is in the genus Azolla, often called mosqu...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is pleased to announce that the public draft of the Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP) for the American...
With the weather beginning to warm up and spring on the horizon, now is a great time to get out and explore your local Regional Parks. To help inspire residents...
For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities may not be easy to come by. That’s where the Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division ...
Sacramento County’s very own Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, which is owned by the Department of Regional Parks and operated in partnership with CourseCo, was recent...
The Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers are the law enforcement division of Regional Parks, and while they work hard to keep County parks and park visitor...
Are you one of the many Sacramento County residents who have taken to the miles and miles of Regional Parks’ trails during the pandemic? The trails within the p...
As Sacramento residents prepare for the year’s final summer holiday weekend, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to stay safe...
The Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division of the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has been offering virtual programming to its participan...
August is National Golf Month, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks owns and manages three championship golf courses and one nine-hole executi...
This past February, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize the establishment of the American River Bike Patrol to watch over the bike tra...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is in the process of creating a Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP) for the American River Parkway, an...
This July, Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game is coming to two Sacramento County Regional Parks, Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River B...
In an effort to protect public safety, the Regional Parks Director has issued an alcohol restriction on the American River from Hazel to Watt Avenues in prepara...
Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS), a division of the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks, has been providing recreation services and leisure act...
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and with that marks the beginning of the summer recreation season. Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks w...
Planning a wedding can be a stressful and expensive project, but it doesn’t have to be! The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is here to help with ...
For the past three years, Mary Maret, Sr. Natural Resource Specialist for the Department of Regional Parks has spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service organ...
Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS), a division of Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks, was established in June of 1975 to provide recreation ...
Sandhill Cranes have traveled south to California for the winter, and Sacramento County Regional Parks invites you to head out to the Cosumnes River P...
Gibson Ranch Regional Park is getting a new management team. This park has been managed by GRP 2011, LLC since April 2011, and, effective Sunday, Dec. 1, 201...
The 2019 Aftershock Music Festival kicks off today at Discovery Park, and with it comes some exciting news about next year’s event: Metallica is headlining!...
The summer recreation season isn't over just yet, and Sacramento County Regional Parks wants to make sure people are being safe and staying healthy while soaki...
As Sacramentans get ready for the final holiday weekend of summer, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to have fun and be saf...
August is National Golf Month, and the County of Sacramento Department of Regional Parks owns and manages three championship golf courses and one nine-hole exe...
With temperatures on the rise this weekend, a trip down the American River may sound like a great way to beat the heat, but, with water releases from the Nimb...
At its May 21 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution supporting the designation of the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail as part ...
Memorial Day is almost here, and with that marks the beginning of the summer recreation season. Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to r...
Sacramento County Regional Parks offers miles and miles of multi-use trails and over 15,000 acres of open spaces for residents and visitors to explore. Whether...
Does your organization or school have a project you feel could improve our waterways and keep them clean? The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (...
Sacramento County’s popular Regional Parks will be busy with extra visitors this Easter Weekend. To keep the holiday safe and enjoyable, Regional Parks would li...
On Jan. 31, 59 sixth grade students from River Oaks Elementary School traveled to Horseshoe Lake on the Cosumnes River Preserve to plant valley oak acorns...
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, to reduce risk to park goers as well as damage to the American River Parkway trail and surrounding area, Sacramento County Regional Pa...
Due to projected rains, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will increase water releases from Folsom Lake, which will cause the American River to run higher and also...
In July 2018, Regional Parks was awarded $28,878 by the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Program. The primary use of this grant i...
Sacramento County Regional Parks is nearing completion on a restoration and enhancement project located at the Horseshoe Lake parcel at the Cosumnes River Pres...
As Sacramentans get ready for the final holiday weekend of summer, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to have fun and be sa...
Sacramento County’s popular Regional Parks will be busy with extra visitors on Independence Day. To keep the holiday safe and enjoyable, Regional Parks would l...
Independence Day is a time to celebrate and have family fun, but add safety measures to your celebratory activities to ensure it stays fun. Whether your holi...
As we head into fire season, Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has a multi-pronged plan to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife habitat and prote...
The Sacramento County Stormwater Quality Program is accepting applications for the 2018-19 Watershed Stewardship and Education Grant. Each year, t...
Want to play golf, but don’t have a lot of time? Sacramento County’s Cherry Island and Ancil Hoffman championship golf courses are the newest members of Quick....
You might see them the next time you are out biking on the American River Parkway, under a pop-up tent with an A-frame sign in front that states, “Visitor Servi...
As Sacramentans get ready for the final holiday weekend of summer, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to have fun and be s...
On September 8th, the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks will open the Off-Paved Trail Cycling Pilot Program in the Woodlake and Cal Expo are...
July 4th is a time for family fun, but it is also a time to take precautions. Whether your fun includes barbecuing with friends and family, picnics in the p...
Discovery Park will hold a “Grand Re-Opening” celebration from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, June 30. The 302-acre park had a limited re-opening on May 27, but port...
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 ev...
Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to remind visitors about safe ways to enjoy the parks and rivers, as we mark the beginning o...
In order to tackle the impacts of illegal camping and other crime within County Parks and the American River Parkway, Sacramento County Regional Parks introduc...
Attention dog owners and dog lovers: Do you love to walk on the American River Parkway? Join fellow dog and nature lovers and sign up for the Howlin’ on t...
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 ...
August is National Golf Month. Sacramento has mild weather for the bulk of the year and that makes it prime golfing weather. The County of Sacramento Division ...
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...
Summers in Sacramento are hot, dry and potentially dangerous when temperatures spike in peak fire season. There are hundreds of acres of undeveloped or protect...
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-permitt...
This year’s Eppie’s Great Race is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. Known as “The World’s Oldest Triathlon,” the 43rd annual race raises funds to benefit Sacram...
When soldiers return from war they often suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For some, it is temporary and they make a full recovery. For other...
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer activities, and Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to remind visitors about safe ways to e...
Local officials gathered at Discovery Park to promote Sacramento County Regional Parks’ Life Looks Good on You and Kids Don’t Float public awareness camp...
The American River Parkway Spring Clean-Up scheduled for Saturday, April 9, has been cancelled due to the increased water flows, which will be unsafe for volunt...
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to sponsor California State Assembly Bill (AB) 1716, the Lower American River Conservancy Act. The bill,...
Since May 2015, more than 50 wildfires have ignited in Sacramento County Regional Parks. The majority of these fires burned in the American River Parkway. In r...
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 e...
The 42nd annual Eppie’s Great Race — known as “The World’s Oldest Triathlon” — is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2015. Each year the race raises funds to ben...
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the busy summer season at Sacramento County Regional Parks and rivers. To enjoy a safe and fun holiday, visitors of...
From April 30 to May 3, Sacramento County’s Discovery Park will host a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament. The Elite Series, a nine-tournament event, is the pr...
Join a County-wide effort to clean-up and beautify our creeks during Creek Week 2015, where young and old will enjoy, explore, work and learn about protecting ...
Spring is nearly here! That means it’s time for spring cleaning. Join Sacramento County and the American River Parkway Foundation on Saturday, April 11, 2015 f...
Providing recreation services to community members with disabilities since 1975, the Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Program offered by the Sacramento Co...
Schools, youth groups and non-profit organizations will now have a venue to open the eyes of our future leaders to the importance of stewardship and learning a...
Known for great weather and a wide array of recreational amenities, Sacramento County also offers two outdoor motorsport parks for off-road vehicle enthusiasts...
Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has a new Chief Park Ranger - John Havicon. Havicon has dedicated nearly 30 years of service to County parks, ...
Summer is almost here and that means more people will be heading for local waterways to swim, wade, and recreate in the water. Besides sunscreen, beach u...
Popular Sacramento County entertainment venues include great restaurants, sports events, award winning golf courses and fun river days, but you should also kno...
This is the tenth year that volunteers, public agencies, businesses and bicycling enthusiasts will partner together to promote bicycling for exercise and to sp...
April 5 is the date for the American River Parkway Foundation’s Spring Cleanup, where volunteers will gather at nine locations along the river to pick up trash...
Three new DERO Fixit Bicycle Service Stations are now available along the American River Parkway thanks to fundraising done by a Boy Scout from Troop 53, Scott...
For a second consecutive year, Regional Parks will be adding rangers to its force to assure public safety and maintain the parks. Two rangers were added l...
A temporary alcohol ban will be enforced to increase safety in our parks and waterways. Consumption of alcohol and possession of open containers will be prohibi...
Do you enter or exit the American River Parkway at Watt Avenue and American River Drive? Access ramps to the American River Parkway on the north bank of t...
USA Today compiled a list of the best bike trails in America. Sacramento County's ARB trail is on that list with 11 others from Philadelphia to Eugene, Oregon....
Regional Parks and the Cosumnes River Preserve Volunteer Naturalists invite nature lovers, bat enthusiasts, and people who like unique adventures to see a sun...
In preparation for Rafting Gone Wild, a non-permitted event, the Director of Regional Parks has issued an alcohol restriction for the American River Parkway f...
