SACRAMENTO, Calif. — You don’t need a plane ticket—or even a tank of gas—to escape to a natural oasis along the American River. Paradise Beach sits in the heart of the American River Parkway, just beyond East Sacramento and less than a mile from Cal Expo and the busy Arden area. The bend in the… Continue reading Paradise Beach offers an urban oasis along Sacramento’s American River
Saturday, the American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) is holding an annual volunteer cleanup event to pick up trash and beautify the American River. The Great American River Clean-Up is the foundation’s largest annual volunteer event. Every year, volunteers descend on 13 sites along the 23-mile parkway to pick up trash, lay mulch, and complete beautification… Continue reading American River Parkway Foundation to launch American River Cleanup
We’re excited to announce the third episode of “Discover the Parkway” is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. In episode 3, we celebrate the passionate volunteers who help conserve the American River Parkway. Hear from volunteers who participated in the Great American River Clean-Up, beautification projects like the Cottonwood Gazebo rebuild, as well… Continue reading Discover the Parkway Episode 3
The Great American River Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th. The event will run from 9 am to 12 pm at 13 locations along the American River Parkway. The American River Parkway Foundation has been coordinating this clean up with the California Coastal Commission since 1993. It is the largest inland water cleanup reporting… Continue reading The Great American River Clean-Up on Fox40 Live
CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) – For man or beast, a long walkie deserves a long drink. As temperatures recently reached triple-digits, the American River Parkway Foundation came to the aid of parched park users. A mobile kiosk now offers refreshment at William B. Pond Park, Carmichael. The “Parkway Pick-Me-Up” cart is also a fundraiser for the non-profit… Continue reading Park Pause that Refreshes by Susan Maxwell Skinner
From Introducing Parkway Pick-Me-Up, an all-new refreshment destination at William B. Pond Park along the American River Parkway! Parkway Pick-Me-Up allows visitors the chance to sip a beverage and enjoy a light snack amongst the beauty of the American River Parkway.. Parkway Pick-Me-Up is open from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday. It’s… Continue reading Parkway Pick-Me-Up Opens on the Parkway!
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year, Leanne Gangler! If you’ve ever visited the American River Parkway Foundation office on a Wednesday afternoon, you’ve probably seen Leanne working alongside us as one of our beloved Office Volunteers. For the last three years and over the course of 263 hours, Leanne has become a staple in… Continue reading Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year, Leanne Gangler!
I pretty much swore off burgers after completing my list of the region’s 13 best in February. But I slipped out of greasy hibernation to judge the American River Burger Battle last Sunday, which pitted seven area restaurants (plus Sacramento Fire Department and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District representatives) against each other at Discovery Park in South Natomas. Some restaurants… Continue reading Judging Burgers Once Again by Benjy Egel
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Eight local chefs and two fire departments will compete for the title of best burger in Sacramento. Attendees can dine on unlimited mouthwatering burgers prepared by the competing chefs, sip on local brews, listen… Continue reading American River Burger Battle Returns
“Our volunteers often say they feel part of a large, like-minded family, driven to keep this natural wonder clean and safe.” —Dianna Poggetto, Executive Director A great park is about more than land, wildlife and recreation. It’s about the people who use it to understand nature, to refresh and recreate, and the communities whose values it… Continue reading Creating Visitor Experiences on the American River Parkway!
Read our 2026 May Newsletter!
Last year was one of change for the American River Parkway Foundation. At the request of our supporters, we took a more proactive approach regarding addressing illegal camping on the American River Parkway. Since submission of our Demand Letter in January 2022, we have pushed forward, bringing greater attention to the issue. This has led… Continue reading Looking Ahead to the New Year
