Regional Parks to Implement Temporary Fee Increase For Labor Day Weekend

As the summer parks season begins to wind down for the year, Regional Parks will implement the final holiday entrance fee increase of the year of $8 for single vehicles and $13 for cars towing watercraft at all County Parks. This increase will not affect annual pass holders. The summer holiday alcohol ban will be in force.

Temporary Alcohol Ban – In effect from when the gates open before sunrise to gate closure after sunset on
Saturday, Sept. 4, Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6.

Fee Increase Dates – In effect from when the gates open before sunrise to gate closure after sunset
Saturday, Sept. 4, Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6,

Park Ranger Front Office at 4040 Bradshaw Road closed – Sunday and Monday. Rangers will be dispatched between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. by calling 875-PARK (7275). Open Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6

Gibson Ranch – Fee increase in effect from when the gates open before sunrise to gate closure after sunset; closed Monday. Open Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5. Closed Monday, Sept. 6 for the winter.

“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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