Sacramento County Local News: Parks & Recreation

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From Folsom Telegraph...

Public Safety Parks & Recreation City of Folsom

Folsom Holds Groundbreaking for New Park, Fire Station

07/05/2023
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The Folsom Ranch Plan Area welcomed its two newest additions, Prospector Park and Fire Station 34.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Parks & Recreation History Community Service & Support

El Dorado Hills Community Services District Park Parties Bring Communities Together

07/05/2023
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Continuing “park party” tradition, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosted a free public party to highlight a local park and historic site on June 28 at Fairchild Park, 3025 Brackenwood Place, in El Dorado Hills.

From CapPublicRadio...

Parks & Recreation Agriculture & Gardening History

Hanami Line Project Recognizes Japanese Sacramentans

07/01/2023
Next year, pink cherry blossom petals in Robert T. Matsui Park—a grove called the Hanami Line—will blanket the Sacramento waterfront. They’ll fulfill the promise of Japanese Sacramentans’ nickname for the city: Sakuramento, after the cherry blossom.

From Mountain Democrat...

Art & Culture Parks & Recreation

Jurassic World Live Tour Roars Into Sacramento

06/28/2023
Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic World to generations of fans, will be roaring into Sacramento for the first time this summer.

From YubaNet...

Environment Parks & Recreation Sustainability

California Legislature Passes Joshua Tree Protection Law

06/28/2023
California lawmakers passed the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, permanently protecting the iconic and imperiled species.

From Folsom Telegraph...

Parks & Recreation

El Dorado Hills Welcomes New, Nature-Themed Blackstone Park

06/21/2023
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The El Dorado Hills Community Services District held a “ribbon pulling” to welcome the second park in the rapidly growing Blackstone Community.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Parks & Recreation

Head of Sunrise Park District to Retire This Month

06/03/2023
After 11 years with the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, Dave Mitchell is stepping down from his role in overseeing parks in the area, including 25 spots in Citrus Heights.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Parks & Recreation Community Service & Support

Sacramento Set to Bloom With More Public Art

05/30/2023
Sacramento is unveiling new public artwork this summer, featuring everything from bright murals to fresh tree groves. The nonprofit Sacramento Tree Foundation is leading one project that will plant groves of cherry blossom trees at Robert T. Matsui Park.

From Elk Grove Citizen...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Cosumnes Community Services District

Morse Park To Get Recreation Center

05/12/2023
Ground has broken on a new $31 million rec center situated at Morse Community Park in Elk Grove. It is slated to open in early 2025.

From The Galt Herald...

Public Safety Parks & Recreation City of Galt City of Galt Parks and Recreation City of Galt Public Works

CSD to Get New City Manager

05/10/2023
The Cosumnes Community Service District will have a new manager. Phil Lewis is slated to start managing the Cosumnes Fire Department and Elk Grove Parks and Recreation on May 16.

From American River Messenger...

Parks & Recreation

Phoenix Park Vision Discussed

05/10/2023
Officials from the Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation District got together in March to discuss a new vision for Phoenix Park. While upgrades and changes were solidified, construction likely will not begin for approximately two years.

From Citrus Heights Messenger...

Families & Children Parks & Recreation Neighborhoods

New Patriotic Event Coming to Citrus Heights

05/10/2023
Citrus Heights will hold its first Stars and Stripes Celebration on July 1. It will include a fireworks show, food, and entertainment for the whole family. There will also be a Kids Zone.

From Gold Country Media...

Parks & Recreation City of Folsom City of Folsom Parks and Recreation

New Folsom Parks & Recreation Director Announced

05/01/2023
The city of Folsom has hired Kelly Gonzalez as its next Parks & Recreation director, effective May 8. Gonzalez will oversee the operations of 48 parks, over 50 miles of paved trails, facilities, and recreation programs.

From The Galt Herald...

City of Galt City Council City of Galt Parks & Recreation

Galt to Double Parks and Rec Staff

04/26/2023
With Measure Q tax dollars within reach, the Galt City Council voted to use the funds to double Parks and Recreation staff, which will put them back at the numbers prior to 2019 budget cuts. The Council also rejected a bond proposal.

From ElkGroveNews.Net...

Art & Culture Parks & Recreation

EG Residents Question Civil War Event

04/26/2023
A Civil War reenactment that is planned for May 6 is meeting criticism with Elk Grove residents. Concerns over the promotion of racism and inaccurate historical accounts from one participating group have led people to voice concern at the most recent City Council meeting.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Parks & Recreation City of Citrus Heights

City Will Create Naming Policy for Unnamed Park

04/21/2023
The Citrus Heights City Council last week agreed to begin a formal selection process to determine a name for the an unnamed green space area on Greenback Lane.

From Elk Grove Citizen...

Environment Parks & Recreation

Elk Grove Park Gets 20 New Trees

04/21/2023
The Elk Grove Rotary Club, along with Fallen Leaf Tree Management and the Consumnes Community Services District, brought 20 new trees to Glenn Houde Park on April 20.

From American River Messenger...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation

New Amphitheatre Rises Up in Fair Oaks

04/19/2023
After months of anticipation, residents of Fair Oaks can finally see the new amphitheatre begin to take shape. Walls have gone up, and roof trusses are being installed in what will be the revamped outdoor stage, as well as an indoor blackbox theater.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Economy & Jobs Parks & Recreation Transportation Water

Luxury River Boat Finds New Home in Sacramento

04/17/2023
The American Jazz, a riverboat that docked for years in San Francisco, is now more local. Citing a dispute in docking fees, the cruise will now start and stop in Sacramento. Previously, Sacramento was the final stop on the week-long cruise before heading back to the Bay Area.

From American River Messenger...

State of California Public Safety Environment Parks & Recreation

State Park Peace Officer Exams Now Open

04/07/2023
California State Parks are inviting aspiring rangers and lifeguards to take an exam to become a peace officer cadet. Applicants may apply through June 10 and must be 21 or older, a licensed driver, and have at least 60 college credits.

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