Yolo 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.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

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.

STATEWIDE EXPLAINER

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.

From Daily Democrat...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Woodland

New Regional Park Preserve Grand Opening May 17

05/10/2025
A celebration marking the opening of the Woodland Regional Park Preserve is being held on May 17 at the 160-acre retired landfill and now park.

From The Mercury News...

Parks & Recreation

Yosemite National Park Welcomes Spring

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

From Davis Enterprise...

Parks & Recreation Community Service & Support Rotary Club of Davis

Davis Rotary Barbecue May 18

05/08/2025
The annual fundraising barbecue hosted by the Rotary Club of Davis to support local charities will be held on May 18 at Davis Central Park.

From The Mercury News...

Parks & Recreation

Yosemite Reservation Rules Released

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

From West Sacramento Sun...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of West Sacramento

Westacre Park Sees Expansion

04/23/2025
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On April 17, the City of West Sacramento celebrated the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Project.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Public Safety Parks & Recreation City of Davis

Davis City Council Grapples With Public Safety Following Shooting

04/16/2025
In their April 15 meeting, Davis City Councilmembers discussed public safety and protection in the wake of the Picnic Day shootings.

From National Park Service...

Parks & Recreation

National Park Week Coming April 19-27

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.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Yolo Basin Foundation Environment Parks & Recreation Animals

California Duck Days Open to All Ages

04/08/2025
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Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 26.

From West Sacramento Sun...

Environment Parks & Recreation Sustainability City of West Sacramento

Earth Day and Spring Celebration Includes Egg Hunt

04/08/2025
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West Sacramento area residents are invited to the city’s Bryte Park on Saturday, April 19, rain or (hopefully) shine, to have fun, win prizes, learn about creating sustainable living and hunt for 2,500 brightly-colored eggs.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Elections & Politics

Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts

04/02/2025
Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments

From Daily Democrat...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Community Service & Support City of Woodland Rotary Club of Woodland Sunrise

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Woodland Regional Park Preserve Pavilion Project

03/27/2025
A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a new pavilion at Woodland Regional Park Preserve was held on March 25, with special honors paid to the Woodland Sunrise Rotary Club and other contributing Rotary clubs.

From The Mercury News...

Parks & Recreation Transportation

Rockslide Closes Highway 140 Entrance to Yosemite

03/20/2025
A major rockslide has closed the Highway 140 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Read on for details.

From The Davisite...

Business, Economy & Jobs Parks & Recreation Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Davis Picnic in the Park Begins May 7

03/19/2025
The Davis Farmers Market Picnic in the Park season begins May 7. Read on for details.

From Daily Democrat...

Parks & Recreation Community Service & Support City of Woodland Rotary Club of Woodland Rotary Club of Woodland Sunrise

Rotary Clubs Pavilion Project at Regional Park Advances

03/18/2025
Read on to learn more about how Woodland’s Rotary Clubs are working with the City of Woodland to build a covered observation platform at Regional Park.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Water

The High Cost of Fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed Alpine Lake Still Murky After Decades of Efforts

03/18/2025
Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure? Pollutants pour in, while development continues. Funding has shifted in focus to tourism and traffic projects, while money spent directly on fixing the lake has declined.

From Davis Enterprise...

Parks & Recreation Transportation Sustainability City of Davis

New Solar EV Chargers Installed at Playfields Park

03/12/2025
Read on for more information about the new solar EV charges installed at Playfields Park in Davis.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of West Sacramento

Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Approved

02/26/2025
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If everything goes according to plans, by this time next year, West Sacramento residents and especially children could be enjoying recreating and playing at a revitalized Westacre Park.

From Davis Enterprise...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Davis

G Street in Davis "Activated"

01/28/2025
Read on for more information about the completion of the first phase of the City of Davis' G Street Activation project on January 27 and what comes next.

From CalMatters...

Public Safety Parks & Recreation Crime & Justice State of California

Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires

01/09/2025
State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

From The California Aggie...

Parks & Recreation City of Davis

Spotlight on Davis Central Park Revitalization Project

01/09/2025
Following months of closure, the Great Lawn at Central Park in Davis has been reopened. Read on to learn what's new.

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