American River Parkway

For other uses, see American River.

The American River Parkway is a 23-mile (37 km) parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County, California and consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points. It can be accessed by various exits off Highway 50 in Sacramento County.^[1]

Major Parks within the American River Parkway

Discovery Park

Discovery Park is a 302-acre (1.22 km²) park located just outside of Downtown Sacramento, where the American River meets the Sacramento River, accessible by taking the Garden Highway exit off Interstate 5. Discovery Park is the trailhead for the 32-mile (51 km) long Jedediah Smith Bike Trail which continues all the way to Folsom through the historic Leidesdorff Ranch. Other activities include softball fields, an archery range, a picnic area and boat ramps.^[2]

Ancil Hoffman Park

Ancil Hoffman Park is a major 396-acre (1.60 km²) park located in Carmichael, California, accessible by taking the Watt Avenue exit off Highway 50.^[3] Named after a Sacramento County Supervisor and manager to the famous boxer Max Baer, the park has many ancient oaks and is bordered on two sides by the American River. Major attractions include reconstructed Maidu Native American homes, the Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.^[4] Many varieties of animals can be seen in Ancil Hoffman Park including wild turkey, deer, and hawks.

References

1. ^ American River Parkway
2. ^ Discovery Park
3. ^ Ancil Hoffman Park
4. ^ Effie Yeaw Nature Center