Raise your hand if you were aware that we are surrounded by parks! I had no idea that there are ten (nine developed and one currently under development) parks in North Highlands and eight in Antelope alone! There are seven in the Rio Linda/Elverta area.
The parks are funded by fees that are included in the purchase price of homes in the area and/or in the development fees of new neighborhoods as they are built.
Most of the parks that have a covered/semi-covered picnic area are available to be reserved for parties. To find out more information, please visit the web site of the respective recreation and parks districts as given below.
Check out these parks near you:
Antelope
www.sunriseparks.com
Lone Oak Park
3425 Elverta Road
12.90 acre park with reservable picnic area, two BBQ areas and more
Pokelma Park – 8126 Quiet Knolls Nine acre park with reservable picnic area, baseball diamond, two tennis courts and more
Blue Oak Park– 4221 Big Cloud Way
10 acre park with two playgrounds
Antelope Community Park – 8012 Palmerson Drive
(pictured left) 34 acres of park that is home of the Playground of Dreams, new aquatics center sports complex that is shared with Antelope High School. There is a second phase of renovation planned for this complex in the future, once funds become available that will bring in an amphitheater, more restrooms, parking and picnic areas.
Tetotom Park –2127 Heartland Dr.
12.70 acre park with basketball and volleyball courts, baseball diamond, reservable picnic space and much more
Firestone Park –5415 Poker Lane
7 acre park with baseball diamond, soccer field, BBQ area and more
Roseview Park – 5848 Ridgepoint Drive
7 acre park with a garden/nature area, baseball diamond, basketball court and more
North Highlands
www.nhrpd.org
Sports Complex (Aquatics Center) – 3701 Stephen Drive
Home to the largest adult flag football program in northern California.
Strizek Park & Clubhouse – 3829 Stephen Drive
Five acres with Aladdin’s Palace playground, swings and sand play area. . This was the very first park in the district!
Karl Rosario Park – corner of Karl Drive & Rosario Blvd.
2.5 acre park with open, turfed play area. Covered picnic area.
Larchmont Park – corner of Thomas Drive & Varnum Way
2.5 acre park with two playgrounds, a truck for play-driving, swings and sand play area. .
Brock Park Sports Complex – on Antelope Road between Watt & Walerga. This facility is used by the local Babe Ruth League
Chardonnay Park – corner of Cherbourg & La Tour
Three acres with “ship themed” playground, swings and sand play area.
Ridgepoint Park – 4680 Monument Drive (next to Ridgepoint Elementary)
After school hours, the NHRPD maintains the grounds and operates the park, gym and multi-purpose room (cafeteria and recreation center). The softball fields are leased to Antelope Little League.
Planehaven Park – corner of Wings Way & Rockwell
1.5 acre park with swings, slides and sand play area.
Capehart Community Park – located in the Arbors on Navajo
Youth Center is currently operated by “Something Extra Preschool.” The aquatics center is closed for the time being, but there are plans to reopen it in the future after it undergoes renovation. There is a joint use agreement in effect currently with the Center School District.
Freedom Park – located on Freedom Park Drive in McClellan Park
This park is currently under construction for renovation. Renovation should be complete by October 2008. The huge softball complex is currently leased to a private concessionaire.
Rio Linda/Elverta
www.riolindaelvertaparks.org
Babe Best Park –7525 10th Street
This facility looks great! Recently hosted Little League All Stars games.
Central Park Horse Arena – 848 Elkhorn Blvd.
Also has BMX track at this facility
Community Center, Park and Harvey House – 810 Oak Lane
Depot Park –6730 Front Street
Dry Creek Ranch House – 6852 Dry Creek Rd.
Northbrook Park – corner of Tourmaline and Meadowbrook
Roy E. Hayer Park –905 G Street
Westside Park and Armand Nadeau Dog Park – 6555 West 2nd St
Make plans to get outside more this year and take advantage of these beautiful parks in our communities. Enjoy the cooler times during the summer and be thankful for our beautiful California fall season that allows us to enjoy the great outdoors sometimes even into November!