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Safety First! Regional Parks Tips for Rivers

5/23/2017
Parks/Recreation

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​Park visitors can make the most of their Memorial Day weekend by being safe and preserving Park resources.

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Article Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to remind visitors about safe ways to enjoy the parks and rivers, as ​​​we mark the beginning of summer activities with Memorial Day.
 
Be Safe in the Water:

  • Life Looks Good On You—and so does a life vest! Before you dive in, put on a life vest. There are borrowing stations along Sacramento’s waterways and at local fire stations. Remember, even the strongest swimmer can be pulled under by the strong river currents.
  • Kids Don’t Float—but life vests do. Make sure your child wears a life vest. Sacramento County ordinance requires any child under 13 to wear a life vest before accessing any public waters (Sacramento County Ordinance 13.08.301). Bring a life vest for each of your children to the river.
  • Rivers are running especially fast and cold this weekend. Sacramento County recommends that people of all ages and abilities use caution when swimming or boating. Visit the Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks website about water safety tips.

Alcohol Prohibited for the Holiday Weekend:

  • Beginning Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29, possession of alcohol is prohibited on the shore and river of the American River within Sacramento County Regional Parks’ jurisdiction. The prohibition includes open or closed alcoholic beverages.
  • County Rangers will also continue to enforce the year-round alcohol restrictions from Paradise Beach to Discovery Park.

Prevent Wildfires:

  • All fireworks are prohibited in Regional Parks.
  • Smoking is only allowed in developed picnic areas, asphalt surfaces, golf courses and on levee tops in the American River Parkway.
  • Open flame fires are not allowed, and barbequing is only permitted in designated picnic areas.

Parking Fee Increase:
The number of visits to Regional Parks increases dramatically during holiday weekends, which increases the cost to staff and maintain the parks. In order to offset these costs and provide maximum staffing and enforcement, the vehicle entrance fee will increase to $8 for single vehicles and $13 for oversized vehicles and vehicles towing watercraft.

These increases will not affect annual pass holders. Visitors who regularly enjoy County Parks are encouraged to purchase an Annual Parks Pass, not only to save money but to help keep our parks safe and clean.

Visit the Sacramento County Regional Parks website for more information. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
 
Call 3-1-1 to report non-emergency or maintenance issues.

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​Sacramento County Communication & Media: Kim Nava, 916-874-5001

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