River Bend County Park Rancho Cordova CA
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sbcamper
N 38° 34.000 W 121° 16.000
10S E 651008 N 4270115
Earliest of Sacramento Co Park system along the American River Parkway. 444 acres. Each park has restrooms, picnic tables. Bikeway is paved and striped.
This park was recently renamed from T. Goethe. possibly the donor.
Waymark Code: WM63A9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2009
Views: 4
Pedestrian bridge crosses river here. Terminus for some river rafting. Popular exit point for kayaks. International triathlon refreshes here. Eppies Great Race is an annual event.
Parks passes are good for one year. Good at all but one park below Nimbus Dam. Fees vary (none for bicycles, walkers) $5. $20 for buses, extra for trailers over 22 ft. That might be the horse trailers. launch fee $3.
skate boards not welcome. this trail is especially busy near the bridge. high speed bicycles and group. pedestrians & joggers should not wear head music and need to be alert AND in single file. The 5 foot paved trail is center striped. Parts have flooded in winter.
Further east a mountain lion has been reported on Dec.31 --KCRA news Channel 3. There are wild turkey and deer in the area greenbelt.
Parts have also been subject to fire during the dry season, and homeless camping. The census actually surveyed there. multiple sites. Swimmers, kayakers, and rafter are required to wear life vests. Annual drownings. No drinking on the river.
google for more.
www.msa2.sacramentoCounty.net/parks/Park details
Name: River Bend County Park
Street Location: Rod Beaudry Dr (Bradshaw or Mather exit from HW 50)
Local Municipality: City of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Co
State/Province, etc.: CA
Country: U S
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: no longer politically correct; sponsored by T. Goethe $$
Date Established: 1960-63
Picnic Facilities: yes and some HC accesssible. pedestrian / bicycle bridge
Recreational Facilities:
hiking trails,bike trail, picnicing, scout day camp? no playground or lawn.
Support your local search & rescue: Get Lost?
www. sac co.org/ parks
Monuments/Statues: no
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): unk - no -- the bridge
Fountains: drinking only, one horse trough
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: on the north side, large river rock beach
Special Events: Eppies Annual Triathalon
Traditional Geocaches:
possibly (with co. permission, no suspended items)
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