Go Outside and Play!

Visit our parks, recreation sites, and beautiful open spaces. Enjoy the unparalleled views of the American River Parkway. If you're looking for fun, adventure, exercise or just a quiet place to relax, we have it all for you.

With 15,000 acres of land, including four golf courses, a nationally renowned nature center, and miles of trails and waterways, you can explore, experience and enjoy our regional parks every day of the year and not repeat the same experience twice!

We Need You!
Our mission is to provide clean, safe places to recreate, including the American River Parkway, Mather Regional Park, Gibson Ranch and the Delta. We offer award-winning educational programs at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and provide programs for individuals with disabilities. Your donations of time and funds help keep our Regional Park system clean, safe and well maintained. View donation details.

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What's New! Events

Catch a Showing of Grand Canyon 3-D on Feb. 25 and Support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center!

A portion of the proceeds from this event at 6 p.m. at the IMAX theater in downtown Sacramento will go to the American River Natural History Association to support the Nature Center! Find out how to get your ticket today...

Cherry Island Golf Course Receives International Recognition for Environmental Excellence

After nearly two years successful habitat management, the Cherry Island Golf Course, located near the Dry Creek Parkway, has been recognized as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by Audubon International. This is the 50^th course in California and 795^th in the world to receive this designation. View Audubon International news release...

Discounts Available Starting January 4 for Early Picnic Reservations at County Regional Parks

Rental fees for volley ball, horse shoe, soft ball, foot ball, soccer ball and Frisbee game bags will be discounted by $10 with any reservation made between January 4 and February 28, 2010. Learn more about our picnic and leisure services...