Yolo County Parks & Recreation Articles

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

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...

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

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.

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.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Five artists are in the running to create a permanent, public art display at the new Walnut Park Library in Davis.

Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.

Join us for this post-Thanksgiving fitness adventure Nov. 30! Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

The City of West Sacramento celebrated the installation of new LED lights at the Recreation Center/River City High School tennis courts on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Neighbors's Night Out has been set for Sunday, October 13 in Davis.

The Yolo County Fair, with an “Over the Moon “theme, is from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 in Woodland.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

West Sacramento's July 2024 Parks Make Life Better decree was given at Bridgeway Island Park and complimented by a $30,000 donation from West Sac PlayOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and EnjoyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

By: Barbara Archer, City of Davis

West Sacramento City Officials are Considering a $2.4-Million Parkland PurchaseOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks Foundation responded to Governor Newsom's revised 2024-2025 budget and raised concern about the elimination of funding for a popular state park access program, the California State Library Parks Pass.

Partly due to global warming and the proliferation of ticks, Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the US. Here’s how to protect yourself.

By: Barbara Archer, City of Davis

By: Wendy Weitzel for Davis Phoenix Coalition

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.