Nevada County Local News: Parks & Recreation


All Local Parks & Recreation News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Image caption: The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land

How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.

Image caption: There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained

Community service districts can do most anything a city government can do. Here’s how they work and how to start one.

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05/22/2025
A new group of volunteers has formed with the aim of fostering safer and more responsible off-highway vehicle behavior on local trails.

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05/21/2025
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The Memorial Day weekend marks the shift from winter sports to summer fun (although you have one final weekend left to ski in Tahoe). Boating season opens, hiking and biking trails are open, days are longer, Lake Tahoe is warming and all that wonderful winter snow is melting to reveal carpets of wildflowers. Bask in the outdoors, enjoy the start of event season (with a lot of free music), and make the most of your time in the Tahoe Sierra.

Boating season begins | Check schedules & learn about the new mandatory decontaminations
Plan your stay | Visit the Event Calendar for not-to-be-missed festivals, events, music and more.

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05/17/2025
A clarifying statement on the position of Nevada County Skate on the repair-or-rebuild decision process of the Grass Valley skatepark.

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05/15/2025
Because of a lack of availability of potable water and toilets, Yosemite National Park's High Sierra Camps won't be opened this year.

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05/13/2025
Opposition to the destruction of the existing Grass Valley skate park, with a proposal to pursue a two skate park option has been put forward by the Grass Valley Skatepark Coalition.

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05/09/2025
An update on the reopening of Yosemite Park facilities and roads as the snow is cleared and spring takes hold.

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05/08/2025
An update on the progress of Sugarloaf Mountain trails and parking lot, and the first phase of the skatepark project, in Nevada City.

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05/07/2025
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Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for the 2025 boating season and aquatic invasive species management agencies are encouraging boaters and paddlers to stay up to date with strengthened procedures to protect the lake from the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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05/06/2025
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Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with the Tahoe City Downtown Association's 4th of July Entertainment Grant Program.

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05/01/2025
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Spring is a time of transition in the mountains. Snow is melting and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is preparing to open national forest recreation sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the summer season.

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04/30/2025
Image for display with article titled Rotary Club of Truckee Installs New Benches Along Legacy Trail, Expanding Community Access and Sustainability Efforts

Truckee Little Leaguers might not love "benching it," but locals and visitors strolling along the Truckee River Legacy Trail have a different view — and now, thanks to the Rotary Club of Truckee, they have even more places to rest, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

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04/30/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe City Public Utility District Takes Next Step Towards Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park

The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent at their meeting on Friday, April 18 that ultimately authorizes the initiation of planning and design of the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skate Park.

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04/30/2025
On April 29, the administration released rules for Yosemite Park Reservations in the coming months.

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04/25/2025
Image for display with article titled Truckee Bike Park Concession Agreement Raises Questions About Oversight, Communication, and Future of Public-Private Partnerships

A well-established partnership between the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD) and local nonprofit Biking for a Better World (BBW) is under review after the district's General Manager opted not to renew BBW's Concession Agreement beyond its May 1, 2025 expiration. The decision, which caught many community members by surprise, has prompted a formal appeal by BBW and sparked a broader discussion about roles, responsibilities, and governance at the Truckee Bike Park.

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04/24/2025
The first Nevada County Recreation Fair will take place May 3 in Nevada City.

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04/21/2025
Following its repair and reopening, the Buttermilk Bend Trail is ready for hikers and spring wildflower enthusiasts.

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04/20/2025
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Sierra State Parks Foundation has announced that its starting Phase Two of The Donner Project at Donner Memorial State Park, which will improve landscaping around the Pioneer Monument, according to a press release.

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04/12/2025
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The Tahoe Joy Festival is returning to Tahoe City's Commons Beach on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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04/12/2025
Entrance is free to all National Parks on April 19 to kick off the annual National Parks Week this year from April 19-27. Get ready to get outdoors to celebrate America's Best Idea.

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04/10/2025
The Nevada County Youth Commission is hosting the 2nd Annual Fun in the Foothills event on April 26 at Sierra College.