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Pardon Our Dust, It's a Remodel
By Autumn Labbe-Renault , Executive Director
Golden Empire Council
Listed under: Education Families & Children Parks & Recreation
From Daily Democrat...
Picnic in the Park is Back
The Davis Farmers Market popular Picnic in the Park is back, running every Wednesday from 4PM to 8PM starting on May 1 and running through September.
Knights Landing Community Park Breaks Ground
The construction of the Knights Landing Community Park is set to commence with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 9.
Celebration of Woodland Pedestrian Overcrossing Set for April 24
A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on April 24 celebrating the new Sports Park Drive Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing.
Woodland Begins Pickleball Court Construction
Woodland is incorporating pickleball courts as part of the William Crawford Senior Park Court Reconstruction Project.
From Davis Enterprise...
Groundbreaking For Knights Landing Park
A groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 9 signals the start of construction of the Knights Landing Community Park.
From Winters Express...
Construction of El Rio Villas Playground Approved
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved the construction a new playground in the El Rio Villa Housing Community outside of the city of Winters during their March 12 meeting.
Additional Funds For Completed Project?
Though completed and opened in February, city staff are requesting an additional $185,000 for the Highway 113 Sports Parks Pedestrian Overcrossing..
Woodland Volunteers Plant 80 Trees for Arbor Day
80 shade trees at Crawford, Tredway and Traynham Parks were planted by dozens of volunteers Saturday morning in Woodland as part of the "city of trees" Arbor Day celebration.
Park Improvement Projects Now Open to Public
Woodlandâs Spring Lake Park and the Sports Park Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing are now open to the public after roughly two years of construction for both projects.
From The California Aggie...
Tree Davis Partners With City on Climate-Friendly Plan for Robert Arneson Park
The city of Davis along with local nonprofit organization Tree Davis is seeking community feedback on plans to transform parts of Robert Arneson Park into climate-ready landscapes.
From YubaNet...
California State Parks Recommends $6.7 Million in Grants for Local Recreational Trails
California State Parks has recommended $6.7 million for seven local nonmotorized trail projects in various cities, including Galt and Gilroy.
City of Davis Opens Several New Parks for the Community
Several local parks for a range of ages were recently renovated, including Campanilla Mini Park, Donato Mini Playground and Sandy Motley Park.
From Los Angeles Times...
Disneylandâs New Vision Includes Up to $2.5-billion Investment and Plan to Take Over City Streets
Disneylandâs plan to reimagine the theme park into a more âimmersiveâ experience may require up to $2.5 billion and a plan to privatize some Anaheim streets.
From Davis Vanguard...
Feedback Sought on Plans for Climate-Ready Landscapes in Robert Arneson Park
Climate-ready landscapes are spaces that are visually vibrant, drought tolerant, and support local nature. At Robert Arneson Park, these spaces will be pollinator gardens and mini-forests.
From SFGate...
Fourth Graders Might Lose Free Access to California State Parks
Californiaâs projected budget deficit of close to $38 billion likely means some cuts are coming. Among them, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending the California State Park Adventure Pass, which offers free access to some state parks for fourth graders.
From CapPublicRadio...
Advocates Urge Biden to Expand Berryessa Monument
Last year, environmental groups and tribes rallied behind a proposed expansion of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Expansion was tried through congressional legislation, but it stalled.
Yosemite Trying New Strategies to Reduce Food Packaging Waste
An estimated 100,000 pizza boxes have been removed from Yosemiteâs waste stream. This is because the famed park now serves pizza on trays and puts to-go portions in compostable bags, part of a move to reduce food-related waste.
Tuleyome Set to Hold Youth Boot Bank Holiday Donation Drive
The program provides free loans of hiking boots to youths, allowing them to trade up as they grow. Donation bins will be at REI stores through Jan. 5.
Story Trail Grand Opening Set for Dec. 16
The Yolo County community is invited to attend the official unveiling of the new Story Trail installation at Capay Open Space Park.
Californiaâs First Black-led Conservancy Acquires Land in Placer County
The 40 Acre Conservation League has recently acquired hundreds of acres of land in Placer County, 70 miles northeast of Sacramentoâa significant step toward making outdoor experiences more inclusive.
From Capital & Main...
Utility Increases Loom for 16 Million California Households
Utility giant PG&E is set to raise its rates an average of 13% on Jan. 1. That equals an extra $32.50 a month, or $390 for the year.
Natural Resources Agency Launches Plan to Increase Outdoor Access in California
State and local leaders gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate a new plan that will increase access to the outdoors for all Californians, regardless of who they are or where they live.
Woodland Council Updates Policy for Naming Parks, Recreation Facilities
The Woodland City Council adopted a resolution approving revisions to the policy for naming parks and recreation facilities after a staff report noted that recent projects have made it clear that the policy needs to include the naming of other facilities.
How to Visit a California State Park for Free
A pilot program that allows Californians to visit many state parks for freeâafter checking out a pass from their local libraryâis helping increase access for more people of color and lower-income residents, according to research from the California State Parks Foundation.
Beachside Trail Close to Finally Getting Built on Central Coast
A beachside trail connecting the communities of Morro Bay and Cayucos could finally be built after 20 years. This happened after Chevron decided to sell land needed for the trail to be built.
What a Theme Park Giant Merger Means for California
Two theme park giants, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, announced they are merging. It could have potential impacts on California theme parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knottâs Berry Farm and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
From MiceChat...
Two Disneyland Voices Are Moving On
Camille Dixon, the announcer for Disney California Adventure, and her husband, Bill Rogers, the voice of Disneyland, are moving on from this work. They have been at the parks for more than 40 years combined.
California State Parks and Partners Launch âArts in California Parksâ Program
Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.
How to Get a Permit to Cut Down a Christmas Tree in Northern California
Harvesting your own Christmas tree is a holiday traditionâand in the next couple weeks, permits to do so are opening up in forests throughout the state. Among them is the El Dorado National Forest.
New South Sacramento Trail Seeks to Expand Options for Transit
As part of the cityâs effort to enhance infrastructure in underserved areas, Sacramento announced the completion of the South Sacramento River Parkway Trail West, which connects Meadowview to the soon-to-be-finished Del Rio Trail.
Winters City Council Discusses Paseo Park Design
Multiple plans for Paseo Park have been left abandoned, with the city council and Winters residents wanting it to be much more than what it currently is.
Council Meeting Introduces âInclusive Parksâ Programming for Davis Youth
The Davis Parks and Community Services Department introduced a new series intended to increase resiliency in youth through multiple recreational activities.
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