Regional Parks Prepares for Holiday Weekend with Temporary Alcohol Ban and Increased Rates

The popularity of Regional Parks facilities increases dramatically during holiday weekends, along with the cost to maintain and patrol the parks. In an effort to offset these costs and to provide maximum staffing and enforcement, Regional Parks is implementing temporary entrance fee increases of $8 for single vehicles and $13 for cars towing watercraft at all County Parks. This increase will not affect annual pass holders. Also during the 4th of July weekend the customary ban on alcohol will be in force.

Temporary Alcohol Ban will be in effect from when the gates open before sunrise to gate closure after sunset on Saturday, July 3, Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5.

Fee Increase Dates ? In effect from when the gates open before sunrise to gate closure after sunset on Saturday, July 3, Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5.

Park Ranger Front Office at 4040 Bradshaw Road closed – Ranger Dispatch number 875?PARK (7275) monitored from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Gibson Ranch – Fee increase in effect from when the gates open before sunrise to gate closure after sunset.Open Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, and closed Monday, July 5.

“Funds generated from our kiosks go directly to the operation and maintenance of the American River Parkway, Mather Regional Park, Gibson Ranch, and other regional parks in the County’s system,” said Janet Baker, Regional Parks Director. “These extra funds will help off?set ranger and maintenance costs, which is a big help during these tough budget times.” Consumption of alcohol and possession of open containers will be prohibited on the shore and the river within the Parkway between Watt and Hazel Avenues. Violations of the alcohol ban may result in citation or arrest, and the ordinance will be strictly enforced.

“Leave the alcoholic beverages at home,” said Steve Flannery, Chief Park Ranger. “You can still have a great time by obeying the law.” Parkway visitors are reminded that all children aged 13 and under, in or around waterways, must wear a life jacket. It’s the law in Sacramento County. The Park Ranger dispatch line will be operated through the Sheriff’s Department. Call 916?875?PARK (7275) to report any accidents or law enforcement issues.

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