Stay Safe and Enjoy Independence Day at County Parks

Stay Safe & Enjoy Independence Day at County Parks

7/2/2018

Parks/Recreation

Article Date: Monday, July 2, 2018

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 like to remind visitors of the following rules put in place on July 4:

Entrance Fees

To offset the costs of extra patrol and maintenance, on July 4, the vehicle entrance fee will increase to $8 for single vehicles and $13 for oversized vehicles and vehicles towing watercraft.

This fee increase does not affect Annual Parks Pass holders.

Alcohol Restriction

An alcohol restriction will be placed on the American River July 4. The prohibition includes open or closed alcoholic beverages.

River Safety

With the rivers flowing fast with ice-cold water, everyone is urged to wear a life vest regardless of swimming skill level – after all, “Life Looks Good on You.” However, it is the law that children under 13 must wear a life preserver at all times in public waterways in the County.

Fireworks

The use or possession of any type of fireworks is banned in all Sacramento County Regional Parks. Plus, there are several rules related to smoking, BBQs and open flames. Go to the Regional Parks website for additional information.