Recreation and Points of Interest

We are blessed to live in an area with such great natural beauty and so many places to explore and have fun with family, friends, and loved ones.  If you are new to Sacramento County, a visitor, or just looking for information on all our region has to offer, please refer to this page for more information.  

• Parks and Recreation:
• Museums and Attractions:
• Annual Events:
• Farmers' Markets:
• Golf Courses and Country Clubs:
• Sports Teams:

Parks and Recreation:

The close proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean make the Sacramento Valley an ideal spot for anyone interested in recreational and outdoor activities. Starting at Folsom Lake and following the American River as it winds its way into downtown Sacramento, the waterfront provides a beautiful backdrop for countless outdoor activities year round.

• Folsom Lake Recreation Area: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500
  7755 Folsom-Auburn Road
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• American River bike trail: http://www.americanriverbiketrail.com/
  Entrances to the trail located all along the river.
   
• Sacramento State Aquatic Center: http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/
  1901 Hazel Ave.
  Gold River, CA 95670
   
• Prairie City Recreational Vehicle Park: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1221
  13300 White Rock Road
  Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
   
• Elk Grove Rain Garden: http://www.elkgrovecity.org/visitors/about_elk_grove/elk_grove_rain_garden_plaza
  9385 Laguna Springs Drive
  Elk Grove, CA 95758
   
• Carmichael neighborhood parks: http://carmichaelpark.com/parks/neighborhood-park-sites/
   
• Fair Oaks Recreation & Parks: http://fairoakspark.org/
   
• Rancho Cordova Parks: http://www.crpd.com/index.php?option=com_vehiclemanager&view=all_categories&layout=allcategories&task=showCategory&catid=52&Itemid=107

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Museums and Attractions:

California’s Seventh Congressional district is home to numerous museums and attractions showcasing Sacramento extensive history. Below is a list of some of the most notable museums and attractions in California’s Seventh Congressional district

• Historic Folsom: http://www.historicfolsom.org/index.cfm
  Sutter St.
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• Nimbus fish hatchery: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Hatcheries/Nimbus/VisitorInfo.asp
  2001 Nimbus Road, Suite F
  Gold River, CA 95670
   
• American River Brewery: http://www.americanriverbrewingcompany.com/
  11151 Trade Center Drive
  Rancho Cordova, California 95670
   
• Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary: http://www.folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/zoo/
  403 Stafford St.
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• Folsom Powerhouse:  http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=501
  9980 Greenback Lane
  Folsom, CA  95630
   
• Folsom State Prison and museum: http://www.folsomprisonmuseum.org/
  312 3rd St.
  Represa, CA 95671
   
• Gekkeikan sake factory tour: http://www.visitfolsom.com/history/sake_soy.aspx
  1136 Sibley St.
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• Folsom history museum: http://www.folsomhistorymuseum.org/
  823 Sutter St.
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• Sacramento Children’s Museum: http://www.sackids.org/
  2701 Prospect Park
  Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
   
• Kikkoman Soy Sauce Factory: http://www.kikkomanusa.com/index.html
  1000 Glenn Dr
  Folsom, CA 95630
  (916) 355-8078

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Annual Events:

The seventh congressional district hosts several annual events to celebrate the many peoples and history of California, which attract visitors from all over California.

• Folsom Rodeo: http://www.folsomrodeo.com/index.html                            
  Dan Russell Rodeo Arena
  Folsom, CA 95630

• Annual Capitol Airshow: http://www.californiacapitalairshow.com/
  10510 Superfortress Ave.
  Mather, CA 95655
   
• Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival: http://fairoakspark.org/events/chicken-festival/
   
• Annual Strauss Festival: http://www.straussfestival.com/
  Elk Grove Regional Park
  Elk Grove, CA 95624

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Farmers' Markets:

Local farmers' markets are a great option to buy locally grown produce and other foods. Sacramento County agriculture is a key piece of our economy, and buying local is a good way to help support our community. Here are local farmers' markets in our congressional district.

• Historic Folsom: http://www.historicfolsom.org/events.cfm
  Sutter St.
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers' Market: http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=16&recordid=2629
  Folsom Blvd. & Sunrise Blvd.
   
• Carmichael Farmers' Market: https://www.facebook.com/CarmichaelParkFarmersMarket/
  5750 Grant Avenue
  Carmichael, CA 95608
   
• Arden-Arcade Farmers' Market: http://www.california-grown.com/index.html
  2310 Watt Ave.
  Sacramento, CA 95814
   
• Citrus Heights Farmers' Market: http://www.citrusheights.net/home/index.asp?page=10&recordid=1655&ref=10
  6041 Sunrise Mall
  Citrus Heights, CA 95610

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Golf Courses:

The Sacramento County area boasts many golf courses for your enjoyment.  Here’s some more information if you enjoy a good game of golf and would like to know more about where you can play.

• Empire Ranch golf club: http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Empire-Ranch-Golf-Club
  1620 East Natoma St.
  Folsom, CA 95630
   
• Ancil Hoffman golf course: http://www.golfancilhoffman.com/
  6700 Tarshes Dr.
  Carmichael, CA 95608
   
• Mather golf course: http://www.playmather.com/
  4103 Zinfandel Dr.
  Mather, CA 95655
   
• Cordova Recreation golf course: http://www.cordovagc.com/
  9425 Jackson Highway
  Sacramento, CA 95826
   
• Sunrise golf course: http://www.sunrise-golf-course.com/
  7925 Arcadia Drive
  Citrus Heights, CA 95610
   
• Foothill Golf Center: http://foothillgolfcourse.com/
  7000 Verner Avenue
  Sacramento, CA 95841
   
• North Ridge Country Club: http://www.northridgegolf.com
  7600 Madison Avenue
  Fair Oaks, CA 95628
   
• Bradshaw Ranch golf course: http://www.bradshawranchgolf.com/
  7350 Bradshaw Road
  Sacramento, CA 95829
   
• Wildhawk golf club: http://www.wildhawkgolf.com/
  7713 Vineyard Road
  Sacramento, CA 95829
   
• Emerald Lakes golf club: http://golfemeraldlakes.com/
  10651 E. Stockton Boulevard
  Elk Grove, CA 95624
   
• Valley Hi country club: http://www.valleyhicc.com/
  9595 Franklin Boulevard
  Elk Grove, CA 95758
   
• Rancho Murieta country club: http://www.ranchomurietacc.com/
  7000 Alameda Drive
  Rancho Murieta, CA 95683

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Sports Teams:

If you’re in a mood to go see a game, you’re in luck.  Our area has several local teams that are fun to watch, including our Sacramento Kings!

• Sacramento Kings: http://www.nba.com/kings/
• Sacramento River Cats (minor league baseball): http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t105
• Sacramento Republic FC (minor league soccer): http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/
• Sacramento State sporting events: http://www.hornetsports.com/landing/index

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