Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District

Park Advisory Committee forming. The first meeting to begin creation of the Park Advisory Committee (PAC) program to create, receive and provide an avenue for community input to the District's Board of Directors. Please see the attached flyer for the meeting next Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Park Advisory Committee (P.A.C.) An invitation to join the Park Advisory Council (PAC) meeting... Park Advisory Councils (PAC) are common across the country, by providing an avenue for members of local communities to play an active role and provide input regarding the maintenance, needs, security and uses for their local park. The first meeting will be held on-line: Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84439738513 Meeting ID: 844 3973 8513 Passcode: zY8Y4F For information, contact the District office at (916) 482-8377. See more

Friday November 20, 2020 has been declared Senica Gonzalez Day! Senica Gonzalez has served the Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District as a citizen volunteer and Board Member since 2015. Senica was the catalyst in the Arcade Creek Improvement Project. Selected to the Board in the Spring of 2016 Senica has served three years as Board Chair. Senica did not run for reelection in 2020 and will be leaving his service to the community on November 30, 2020. In light of all that Senica has done, the Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District during their November 19th Board Meeting adopted Board Resolution 2020-12 Recognizing him for his efforts for the community and declared Friday November 20, 2020 as Senica Gonzalez Day in the Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District.

Gate to American River College locked American River College experienced the theft of two golf carts from the locked campus compound. Security videos showed the carts heading to the pedestrian bridge across Arcade Creek and the Jo Smith Nature Trail. The campus has been locked down since last spring. Unauthorized presence on the campus is not permitted. Because of the theft of property campus authorities have locked access to the campus service road portion of your daily walking routes. Please be respectful of the campus authorities attempt to secure the school property.

Effective today 11-3-2020 the Dog Park at Arcade Creek Park is closed for repairs to the fencing. It appears that the damage has been caused by vandalism and some misuse. The Dog Park will reopen when repairs are complete. When using any dog park, a responsible person at least 12 years of age must accompany the animal at all times when inside the compound and they must be able to control the dogs behavior. Rules are posted at the entrance to the dog park area. Please do no...t allow your animal to dig holes inside the compound, this is a safety concern. Thank you!

With the high winds in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, please be on the look out and listen for unusual noises coming from the trees in our parks, Squeeking, groaning, and cracking sounds indicate something is going on structurally with the tree. If you hear these sounds, please move yourself from underneath the tree. If you find a tree or branches down please contact the Arcade Creek Park District office at (916) 482-8377 to report the location, or visit our website at www.acrpd.com and leave a note in the comment section. Thank you.

Excessive Heat Warning. Please use caution when outside, carry water with you, stay hydrated. If you are going to walk or exercise, we suggest that you do this in the early morning hours. Slow down or cut back on the typical intensity of your workout to prevent Heat Stroke, or Heat Exhaustion. As always, please keep in mind that masks are required when outside, social distancing is expected, except for immediate members of the same household and carry hand sanitizer to keep your hands clean. Stay cool!