Areas of American River Parkway to be Closed to Vehicles Starting Sept. 14

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.

The Gristmill access point, located near Folsom Blvd. and Butterfield Drive will be closed to vehicles. The alternate access point will be River Bend Park. Waterton access point, near La Riviera and Folsom Blvd. will be closed to vehicles with an alternate access point at the Watt Ave. river access. Finally SARA Park, located on Rogue River Drive, near La Riviera Drive and Folsom Blvd. will also be closed to vehicle traffic.

For more information, please call 875-6961.