Parks & Recreation

What We Do

West Sacramento Parks & Recreation consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services, and our Tree Program. The Parks Department provides recreation and leisure opportunities with its park facilities and recreation programming. These programs are designed to help local residents improve their overall health and quality of life.

Biennial Commission Recruitment
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Are you civic-minded? Interested in volunteering for the greater community? Keeping a pulse on efforts within the City? The City of West Sacramento has vacancies within the Parks, Recreation & Intergenerational Services Commission and the Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission.

What does the Commission do?
The Commission provides recommendations to the City Council on matters within the Commission's scope of duties and assignments from the City Council or City Manager.

What does that look like?
The Commission meets in the Council Chambers at City Hall for meetings bi-monthly. These meetings are broadcast and open to the public. During these meetings, Commissioners may observe presentations about projects conducted within the scope of the City’s responsibilities.

What’s the time commitment?
Several hours every other month with optional volunteer opportunities related to the commission area. For example: The Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation Commissioners have been invited to be judges for arts contests during Parks & Recreation events.

Youth opportunity! We are searching for a West Sacramento resident, age 18 or younger, to fill the one youth member seat on the Parks, Recreation & Intergenerational Services Commission. This is a great opportunity for a community-centric youth interested in learning about local government and working on a committee.

Interested? Apply online by December 31, 2024. 
For more information, email the City Clerk at clerk@iin3d.com

West Sac Rhythm on The River Call for Bands!

West Sacramento Community Center
Deadline to Submit Band Friday, January 17th, 2025

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The City of West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting submissions for local and regional bands to perform during the 2025 Rhythm on the River Concert Series this summer! The free Summer Concert Series takes place in the West Sacramento Bridge District at Drakes: the Barn on the last Thursday of the month May through August, 2025. This monthly all-ages music event will also feature food and family-friendly activities.
Learn more on the West Sac Rhythm on the River page.

West Sacramento Community Center

Saturday, January 11, 2025  |  11am-1pmA cow mascot wears a cape and sunglasses riding a skateboard in front of building.

Come dressed as your favorite hero or villain for this super Zumba event!  There will be a costume contest and dance battle. Youth and adults of all fitness levels are welcome! Learn more on the City Events calendar.

Playbook #29:  This semi-annual digital activity guide covers Parks & Recreation programs from October 2024 through March 2025.

 

Planning Commission

Planning Commission Meetings are generally held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

How to Participate

  • Fill out a Request to Speak card (located at the entrance to the Council Chambers) and give it to the Clerk
  • Provide your comment in advance via email. 

Comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission meeting will be provided to the full Commission and staff prior to the meeting. These comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.

Agenda

Video/Livestream (CC)

Agendas are published 72 hours prior to regular meetings. 

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