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Celebrate the holidays on the American River Parkway this December! Join us on Saturday, December 5th, at William B. Pond Park for our very first Winter on the Parkway: Family Fun Day event❄

From 10 am to 1 pm, we will be kicking off a season full of cheer with a day of family fun, complete with:
🎅🏼Photos with Santa (11 am – 12:30 pm)
🐶A Dog Sweater Contest
⛄A kid’s holiday craft corner
🦌A Reindeer-themed Nature Walk
🌲Plus, a few more surprises!

Holiday refreshments will be available for purchase from our Parkway Pick-Me-Up coffee cart🍪

Click the link in our bio to buy tickets for you and your family, or visit www.ARPF.org/winter-on-the-parkway✨ Tickets are $5 per person, which includes a family photo with Santa and access to the holiday crafts, dog sweater contest, and reindeer-themed nature walk. by @arpfsac

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9 days ago

Here in Sacramento, we are lucky to live so close to the American and Sacramento Rivers, both of which are relaxing spots to hang out at during late summer heat waves. We spoke with @sacramentofire and @metrofireofsacramento about the best water safety tips when recreating on the river.

🛟Always wear a life jacket
👀Ensure children wear life jackets and always keep an eye on them when they are playing in or near the water
🛶Only use approved watercraft and flotation devices
🌊Stay alert of your surroundings as the current and river topography changes

There are seven Kids Don’t Float life jacket stations along the American River Parkway that provide free life jackets for public use.

Visit www.ARPF.org/Visit for a complete list of life jacket stations and beach-accessible parks to visit before the summer ends! taken in American River Parkway, Sacramento by @arpfsac

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a month ago

Join us at Parkway Pick-Me-Up next Wednesday, October 21st, to order a morning coffee and cookie from our next Guest Barista, Karl Bly of @american_river__lost_and_found!

Karl will be at Parkway Pick-Me-Up from 9 am to 12 pm, so swing by to chat with him about kayaking the American River, what he finds at the bottom of its currents, and maybe just maybe to reunite with one of your lost items📱🔑🛶

Parkway Pick-Me-Up is located in the ARPF Native Plant Garden near the entrance of William B. Pond Park at 5700 Arden Way in Carmichael. We're open from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday. by @arpfsac

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12 hours ago

Get crafty with us this holiday season at our make-and-take Wreath Workshops! We’re excited to invite the community to our ARPF office for three cozy evenings spent connecting with fellow community members while building beautiful, handcrafted wreaths🌲

This year, Wreath Workshops will be held on:
🌲Tuesday, November 17th
🌲Thursday, November 19th
🌲Tuesday, December 1st

Buy your tickets at www.ARPF.org/wreath-workshops✨ Tickets are $75 per person, which includes holiday refreshments and snacks, as well as all supplies including greenery, tools, and decorative accents.

Each workshop will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm in the ARPF office at William B. Pond Park in Carmichael. Invite your friends and join us on the American River Parkway this holiday season❤️ by @arpfsac

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2 days ago

Over the past eighteen months, the ARPF Board of Directors has been meeting to develop our Strategic Plan for the next few years. The Board realized that to meet our mission, the Foundation had to do something bold to generate awareness of the American River Parkway.

In our latest survey from March 2026, only 13% of residents within the region knew the Parkway existed. With that in mind, the Board chose to focus on three main initiatives:

☕Improving the Visitor Experience: Engaging the community to experience the Parkway first-hand and developing opportunities for economic development.

🦦Education: Continuing our partnership with the Sacramento County Office of Education to work with Title 1 schools, developing new partnerships with local tribal leaders, and engaging the nonprofit community to experience the Parkway.

🌱Restoration and Fire Fuels Reduction: Addressing highly flammable materials while restoring land to a noninvasive species landscape and working with partner agencies on executing the Community Wildfire Prevention program.

The Parkway Foundation will no longer manage the Invasive Plant program on behalf of the Sacramento County Regional Parks.

Stay tuned for additional updates on all of our programs! by @arpfsac

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4 days ago

Make the most of the weather cooling down and explore the trails at Sutter’s Landing River Access this weekend 🥾🍁🦭

Sutter’s Landing River Access is located just minutes from Midtown Sacramento. In addition to trails, this river access park also has a dog park, skate park, basketball court, and plenty of free parking.

🥾1-2 miles: For a quick hike perfect for the whole family, start at Sutter’s Landing, choose between either the paved or unpaved trail, trek out to the bridge, then turn around and trek back.

🥾4 miles: If that route seems too short, hike past the bridge then head onto the next unpaved trail leading to Paradise Beach before trekking back.

🦭 Both routes offer endless river views, sightings of sea lions swimming up from the Sacramento River and snacking on fish, and the beauty of our local riparian forest awash in autumnal hues.

There is so much to experience on the American River Parkway this fall, so hit the trails and happy exploring! taken in Sutter's Landing River Access by @arpfsac

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7 days ago

Thank you so much to @richdesmondca for being our very first Guest Barista at Parkway Pick-Me-Up! It was a fun morning, and we enjoyed starting our day with Supervisor Desmond's favorite cookie, Peanut Butter🍪

We have another Guest Barista joining us this Friday, October 9th from 9 am to 12 pm! Can you guess who it might be? We'll give you a hint: 🟠💡🔋⚡🗑🚚

Parkway Pick-Me-Up is open from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday. It's located in the ARPF Native Plant Garden near the entrance of William B. Pond Park at 5700 Arden Way in Carmichael☕ by @arpfsac

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11 days ago

Cozy up at Parkway Pick-Me-Up this fall🍂☕️ An all-new coffee spot located on the American River Parkway!

Stop by Monday through Friday from 9 AM–12 PM for:
🥛your favorite hot or cold drinks
🍪a seasonal cookie
🐶and pup cups for your dog
🌿while you enjoy the beautiful American River Parkway

Whether you’re walking, running, biking, or just out enjoying the Parkway, come say hi, grab a drink and treat, and make your morning a little sweeter💚

Parkway Pick-Me-Up is located in the ARPF Native Plant Garden near the entrance of William B. Pond Park at 5700 Arden Way in Carmichael. taken in American River Parkway - William B. Pond Park by @arpfsac

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15 days ago

Despite the heat, fall on the Parkway is here and our calendar is full! If you're looking for an easy way to enjoy one of the most beautiful seasons on the Parkway, join us this autumn at our events and volunteer opportunities🧡

Upcoming Events:
🍂November 8th: Run the Parkway
🍂November 15th: Makers Meetup with @broad_room
🍂November 17th & 19th & December 1st: ARPF Wreath Workshops
🍂December 5th: Winter on the Parkway: Family Fun Day

Volunteer with us:
🍂October 2nd: Trail Maintenance at Ethan Way
🍂October 6th: Trail Maintenance at Ethan Way
🍂October 7th: Native Plant Garden at ARPF Office
🍂October 9th: Parkway Restoration at William B. Pond Park
🍂October 16th: Native Plant Garden at ARPF Office
🍂October 20th: Trail Maintenance at Rossmoor Bar
🍂October 22nd: Native Plant Garden at ARPF Office
🍂October 29th: Parkway Restoration at William B. Pond Park
🍂November 8th: Run the Parkway

To sign up to volunteer, reserve your event spot, or buy your event tickets, visit www.ARPF.org! by @arpfsac

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16 days ago

UPDATE: Thanks to your generous donations, we have reached our goal number of fishing poles! Thank you so much!

Do you have a fishing pole or two that you don't use anymore? We are looking for fishing pole donations for our upcoming Parkway CONNECT activities!

Our Parkway CONNECT program expands access to the American River Parkway by offering opportunities for more people to discover and enjoy this beautiful natural resource in so many of our backyards. We are partnering with Sisters of Nia this October on a father-daughter fishing day, and we need 10 more fishing poles so that everyone can experience the joy of recreating on the Parkway🎣

DM us here or email our Education Manager Jackie at jhadley@arpf.org if you have fishing poles you'd like to donate! by @arpfsac

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18 days ago

Join us at Parkway Pick-Me-Up next Friday, October 2nd, to order a refreshment from our Guest Barista, Supervisor Rich Desmond @richdesmondca!

Supervisor Desmond will be at Parkway Pick-Me-Up from 9 am to 10 am, so swing by to chat with your local elected supervisor of District 3 while enjoying a morning coffee and cookie🍪

Parkway Pick-Me-Up is located in the ARPF Native Plant Garden near the entrance of William B. Pond Park at 5700 Arden Way in Carmichael. We're open from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday. by @arpfsac

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21 days ago

Back by popular demand! Our River T-Shirts are back in stock and available in three different styles:
👕Women's V-Neck Short-Sleeve
👕Unisex Wicking Long-Sleeve
👕Unisex Cotton Short-Sleeve

Not a T-shirt person? We also have mugs featuring the American River design, making it easy to showcase your love for the Parkway at work, school, or home!

Visit https://shop.arpf.org to shop Parkway merch🌳 by @arpfsac

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23 days ago