Regional Parks

Regional Parks - Gibson Ranch

Welcome:

Like the ranches of old, this park also boasts an equestrian center, stocked fishing lake and preserved natural areas. Visiting Gibson Ranch will be like stepping back in time, to the slow enjoyable country life of traditional rural America. For more details, please visit www.gibson-ranch.com.

Fast Facts:

The 345-acre park bristles with as many activities as an old-fashioned ranch, similar to the activities that went on at Gibson Ranch before it was acquired by Regional Parks.

How to Get There:

From U.S. Highway 50: Take the Watt Ave. North exit. From Watt, make a left onto Elverta Road. Make a right into the park entrance, located just past the bridge over Dry Creek.

From U.S. Highway 5 or 99: Drive north and continue on 99 at the split. Exit Elverta Road and turn right. Follow for five miles and turn left into park entrance just past Cherry Island Golf.

View Gibson Ranch Map

Activities:

A family and group picnic area is available for reservations. Up to 400 people can fit in the group picnic area next to the playground. Historical exhibits and a meeting room can also be reserved. Make a reservation.
Gibson Ranch is full of animals, both wild and tame. Horses, rabbits and birds are raised by caretakers inside the ranch center, while wild animals and birds inhabit the marshes and natural preserve to the west of the park.
Anglers young and old can try their luck at Gibson Ranch Lake, which has three fishing docks.
Reservations are required for the informative nature and historical tours of Gibson Ranch. Contact staff at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center at (916) 489-4918
Horse rentals and lessons, hayrides and other equestrian services are available by calling (916) 991-7592.

Hours and Fees:

Gibson Ranch is open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 7 a.m. to sunset. Gibson Ranch will be closed Monday, July 5.

Entrance fee

$5 per vehicle
$10 vehicle and trailer or oversized vehicle (over 22 feet)
$20 per bus

Special fees vary by event.

Picnics Allowed:Yes

Additional Information:

Find out more about equestrian activities Gibson Ranch at http://www.gibson-ranch.com/