Placer County Local News: Parks & Recreation

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $130,000 be provided to the city of Colfax for the proposed skate park.

Hitting the ground running, Rocklin’s newest Parks & Recreation Director has been busy checking out events the department is known for hosting.

The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) members elected six local leaders to its board of directors.

Auburn is on its way to adding three pickleball courts and a multiuse space at School Park Preserve. Construction has officially begun on the space, a cement pad which formerly housed school facilities.

The City of Lincoln Recreation Department and Lincoln Hills Pickleball Club are putting the “pickle” in pickleball with the grand opening of the McBean courts on April 20 at 65 McBean Park Drive from 10AM - to 2PM.

About a decade ago, former Nevada County Supervisor Richard Anderson spearheaded a project that united trail advocates from across the county to explore ways of creating an interconnected trail network.

Our annual Spring Music, Events & Festivals Guide is featured in this edition chocked full of hundreds of ski races and events, spring shenanigans at pond skims and dummy downhills, music festivals, theater and dance performances, film showings, stargazing tours and much more.

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems.

Todd Smith, founder and president of Truckee-based AdventureSmith Explorations and a pioneer in the small-ship adventure cruise industry, has been named among the Top Travel Specialists on Condé Nast Traveler's annual list. This marks the eleventh time Smith has been selected for this recognition.

On Thursday, March 7, the Alpenglow Sports 18th annual Winter Speaker Series, hosted by Tahoe Mountain Realty, concluded with series cofounder and one of the best storytellers alive, Dave Nettle.

Specialized Bikes, in partnership with California State Parks and Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition (FATRAC), is performing much needed trail maintenance on the ever popular Culvert Trail.

“The police and code enforcement, we got together and collaborated with the city attorney, who noticed an uptick in the number of issues associated with camping on private property,” Roseville Police Department Captain Doug Blake said.

Following the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Master Plan, the city council approved a contract with includes design and preparation work for the park space.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the development of a Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and formation of a Destination Stewardship Council at its meeting in Kings Beach on Tuesday.

Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.

People who love the magnificent American River Canyons can share their appreciation with visitors as a volunteer in the Auburn State Recreation Area.

Because the snowpack has been thin at lower elevations, backcountry travelers have looked for trailheads that start at high elevations. But these locations can often be avalanche prone.

Whether it’s gliding across ice rinks or venturing into the forest on snowshoe, discover endless opportunities for laughter and bonding in Tahoe’s snowy paradise.