Closures approved in June to help balance hard-hit budget:
Sacramento, Calif. – Beginning September 14, 2009, several access points along the American River Parkway will be closed to vehicles. Signs will be posted later this week notifying visitors of the closures. This applies to vehicles only.
“Given the extraordinary budget situation we find ourselves in, reducing services in these areas will help retain park ranger and maintenance services in the more popular areas of the Parkway,” said Janet Baker, Director of Regional Parks Department. There will be no routine ranger and maintenance services at these locations. Pedestrians that access these sites are asked to protect the environment and pack out any trash.
Websites have been updated and parks supporters have been notified. For more information, visit www.sacparks.net or call 916-875-6961.