Sacramento County Parks & Recreation Articles

Village Green Park to host family-friendly event stocked with fresh fish, prizes, and outdoor excitement

After years of anticipation and planning, the Sacramento Zoo has officially halted its plans to relocate to Elk Grove. The decision, announced by zoo officials this week, marks a dramatic shift in direction for the nearly century-old institution, citing rising …

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17.

The energy is building, and the countdown is on as the 32nd Annual Folsom Handcar Derby prepares to roll into town May 24-25. Held along the rails in front of Broadstone Marketplace on East Bidwell Street, the event promises two …

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the restroom facility and main parking lot off the Illinois access.

Sacramento environmental groups are raising concerns about flood management construction on the American River slated to reach the Rio Americano High School area next year.

The event that Davis is most famous for took yet another turn into infamy Saturday afternoon, this time seeing a barrage of near-deadly gunfire breakout...

Spring has sprung and so have all the trees, weeds, and bushes on Folsom’s parkways. The Friends of Folsom Parkways need volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and help remove hazardous fuel ladder buildups. Fuel ladders include dead branches, …

Celebrate the Spring season with the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) upcoming events. Hosted in Cordova Recreation & Park District parks and facilities, these events invite the community to enjoy some quality fun outside with family and friends.Original article …

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors continued an ongoing discussion at its March 19 meeting about a $77,454 change order for panels to finish the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheatre hanger doors.

Volunteers sought for upcoming ladder fuel trail area clean up days April 12, 16

Mark your calendars for two beloved annual Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District events in Fair Oaks.

The City of Folsom is preparing for its second annual Earth Day celebration and is inviting vendors and exhibitors to participate in the event, which highlights environmental stewardship and sustainability. The free, family-friendly event is set for Saturday, April 26, …

The multi-year interpretive gardens and native plant nursery project just off the shores of Folsom’s Lake Natoma reached an important milestone this week with the completion of a new gazebo, at Black Miners Bar State Park, a key addition that …

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors held the swearing-in of the directors re-elected to the three open seats in the November 2024 election during its Dec. 18 meeting.