General Contact Number: (530) 621-5567

Parks and Trails

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Forebay Community Park Ballfield

Bradford Park

Pioneer Park

Henningsen Lotus Park

Joe's Skate Park

Park News & Updates:

The Rubicon Trail is open again for day use only as the National Forest is still closed.

Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure -- Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect August 17, 2021, through September 30, 2021 to facilitate unimpeded ingress and egress for evacuations, emergency response, and property access. The closure will also limit the public's exposure to fire danger and impaired visibility due to smoke.

In less than three days, the Caldor Fire has grown to over 30,000 acres, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in El Dorado County as a result of the fire. The Caldor Fire has already burned numerous structures and caused at least two people to be hospitalized with injuries. Because the fire is not controlled and is actively burning, there is a high risk of flare ups or uncontrolled runs within the Forest.

The closure Order prohibits the use of areas, roads and trails on the Eldorado National Forest seven days per week, 24 hours per day. Conditions will be assessed daily to determine if it is safe to lift the closure.

The following persons are exempt from this Order:

1.    Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

2.    Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

A violation of the Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.

Joe's Skate Park is closed until further notice due to safety concerns with the parking lot and surrounding area being a staging area for fire crews.

Attached is an update regarding the Parks Division from the Parks Manager, please give it a look. Update 8-11-21

Here are the links to the PDF of the new River Maps, hard copies will be available at Henningsen Lotus Park as well as other locations. Lower, Upper.

The 2020 Rubicon Annual Report is now available- 2020 Annual Report-final.pdf

The Rubicon Trail is open.

Mission Statement

As identified in El Dorado County's General Plan:

Goal 9.1 - Parks and Recreation Facilities

Goal 9.1 with its supporting objectives and policies directs the County to provide adequate recreation opportunities and facilities including parks, trails, and resource-based recreation areas for the health and welfare of El Dorado County residents and visitors.

Objective 9.1.4 directs the county to conserve and promote County rivers and waterways, particularly the South Fork of the American River, as recreational and economic assets. Policies identify the River Management Plan, South Fork of the American River as the implementation plan for river management policies, and call for support of acquisition of a public river access adjacent to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Goal 9.3 - Recreation and Tourism

Goal 9.3 aims to increase opportunities to capitalize on County recreational resources by encouraging tourism and recreation based businesses and industries. Associated objectives and policies address the need to protect and maintain existing natural and cultural resources and those recreation businesses and industries that attract tourism.

Henningsen Lotus Park Annual Passes are available for purchase at Procurement and Contracts, 330 Fair Lane, Bldg A, Placerville, CA 95667

Parks Office Hours.

The office is currently open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you need in-person assistance, please contact us at 530.621.7538 to set up an appointment as we may be out of the office.

About Us

Vickie Sanders, Parks Manager

The staff at the Parks Division is dedicated to improving and maintain the recreational facilities within our County.

Renting our facilities:

Call the Parks office (530) 621-6052 to check Park Availability for the following facilities:

Bradford Park
Henningsen Lotus Park (Fields)
Henningsen Lotus Park (Pavilion)
Pioneer Park (Fields)
Pioneer Park (Community Center) - This facility is used by El Dorado County Senior Center Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. therefore it is not available for public rental during those hours.
Joe's Skatepark

Required Rental Information

Application for Park Facility Rental - must be complete or it will be returned
Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement or a Special Event Insurance Certificate can be purchased through El Dorado County Risk Management. Please call (530) 621-6544 for more information
Deposit(s) - refundable when facility is left in a clean condition and any keys are returned. Deposit will be refunded on or about the 15th of each month following your event
Rental Fees - used for maintenance and on-going facility improvements
Written outline of the activity
Cancellations - Cancellations made at least 14 days prior to the event will receive a full rental fee refund less a $10.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event will forfeit all rental fees. Deposits will be refunded in full. Application fee is nonrefundable.

Reservations will be held for two weeks pending application and deposit.

Parks Division Units
Parks

Amenities and rental information

River Management

County Trails - Motorized/Non-motorized

Parks and Trails
200 Armory Drive
Placerville, CA 95667

Local Number: 530-621-5360
South Lake Tahoe: 530-573-7955 x5360
El Dorado Hills: 916-358-3555 x5360
Fax: 530-642-0301
Reservations: 530-621-5360

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